Mechanical Design Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills. Other CAD Package skills are also fine.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Rate: £50.00 per hour
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed.
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description:

An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support.
In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across the full life cycle and play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost and scheduled customer requirements. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on skills and experience.

Skillset/experience required:

Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience
Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical design work packages
Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support
In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities
Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions
Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners
Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineers
Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)