Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace Enclosures

SoCode Limited; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Limited is partnering with a Cambridge-area tech business to recruit a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer. You will design sub-modules and enclosures for airborne platforms, integrating with mechanical, electronics and RF teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will create 3D models and drawings in Creo, manage parts in Windchill, and collaborate with suppliers for rapid prototyping and production. Security clearance is a stated capability for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong Creo Parametric experience for detailed mechanical design.
• Experience with Windchill/PDMLink for PLM workflows.
• Experience with Creo AAX for advanced assemblies.
• Background in electro-mechanical design and electronic packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical sub-modules and enclosures for an airborne platform.
• Develop aerodynamic enclosures and structures for operating environment.
• Package PCBs, harnesses and control electronics into robust assemblies.
• Collaborate with RF and electronics engineers on RF hardware enclosures.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and drawings in Creo; manage via Windchill.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods for each part.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to secure fast part turnaround.
• Support design reviews and prep designs for build/integration.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Electro-mechanical design

Supplier liaison

Security clearance

Tools

Windchill PDMLink

Creo Advanced Assembly Extension (AAX)

Job description

SoCode Limited is partnering with a Cambridge-area tech business to recruit a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer. You will design sub-modules and enclosures for airborne platforms, integrating with mechanical, electronics and RF teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will create 3D models and drawings in Creo, manage parts in Windchill, and collaborate with suppliers for rapid prototyping and production. Security clearance is a stated capability for this role.