Mechanical Design Engineer
1 day ago
Bedford
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bedford Hourly Rate: £54 - £64p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews Please call or email for a slot Contract Length: 6 Months – Likely To Extend ! Key Skills: Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, CAD Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Drive Mechanical Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bedford and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer? • Develop innovative, robust mechanical design solutions from requirements and design briefs, • Produce concept and detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD, • Perform supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions, • Collaborate with SMEs, Users, and Design Authorities (Lethality & Physical Design), • Work within a team of engineers to deliver integrated sub-system solutions, • Support CAD engineers in producing drawings and design data packs, • Create and present Design Review packs to senior engineers and governance forums, • Support prototyping, manufacture, and purchasing activities, • Conduct physical testing and design proving of prototypes, • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, programme safety requirements, and legislation What are we looking for in our next Mechanical Design Engineer? • Proven experience in the defence industry, specifically with Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems (e.g. Survivability, Lethality, Structures, Communications, Sights & Sensors), • Strong mechanical design background with full lifecycle experience from concept, • Experience designing complex mechanisms and linkages, • In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD (parametric modelling), • Experience using Windchill PDM, • Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations, • Knowledge of materials (armoured and non-armoured), surface treatments, and finishing processes, • Track record of delivering designs for harsh operational environments, • High attention to detail and strong engineering documentation skills, • Ability to plan, coordinate, and problem-solve independently and within a team, • Aerospace and/or military platform design experience, • Previous work on safety-critical or high-integrity mechanical systems So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Mechanical Design Engineer, hit that apply button now! How to Apply: Showcase your expertise and passion for Mechanical Design Engineer. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Bedford. Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy