Contract Mechanical Engineer

Searchability NS&D; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence organisation is seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers for a 6-month contract in Bedford. Successful candidates will work on cutting-edge projects in military engineering, using Creo and Windchill, and must be SC cleared UK nationals.

Benefits

4-day working week

Potential for contract extensions

Modern on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV.
• Expert in CREO Parametric CAD and experienced with Windchill PDM.
• Must be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components for armoured vehicles and aerospace systems.
• Create designs using Creo and Windchill, from concept creation to validation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Creo

Windchill

Defence

Aerospace

Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

• Mechanical Design Engineer – 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire
• 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu), 37.5 hours
• Experience with Creo, Windchill, AFV or Aerospace essential

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading global defence organisation working at the forefront of innovation in military engineering. Their Bedfordshire-based site delivers mission-critical technology and high-integrity mechanical design for armoured vehicles and aerospace platforms. Due to demand on a major programme, they are now seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers to join their growing team.

THE BENEFITS

• 6-month contract (likely extensions)
• 4-day working week – site closed every Friday
• Cutting-edge defence and aerospace project exposure
• Modern on-site facilities
• Sole UK nationals only (SC clearance required)

THE MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE

You’ll join a cross-functional team responsible for the concept, design, development and testing of mechanical components and assemblies for use in armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. Using Creo and Windchill, you will take responsibility for everything from concept creation through to design validation, documentation and prototyping.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)
• Expert in CREO Parametric CAD
• Experienced with Windchill PDM systems
• Familiar with structural/kinematic calculations and mechanical tolerancing
• Able to design for harsh or safety-critical environments
• Understanding of materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes
• Must be a sole UK national (due to security clearance requirements)
• Must be eligible for SC clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. For more info, call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648.

By applying, you give consent for us to process and submit your application to our client for this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Mechanical Design, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, Armoured Vehicles, PDM, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, SC Clearance, NSD

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Contract

Job function

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