Defence Mechanical Design Engineer – Onsite, SC Cleared

Matchtech; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 77,490 - 99,630; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract on-site in Maidenhead. Applicants must be a sole British national with current SC Clearance.

The role covers full lifecycle design of mechanical assemblies for defence applications and requires extensive Creo/Windchill expertise. You will produce robust mechanical solutions, create design packs, perform tolerance analyses, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, EMC and TEMPEST standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles (materials, stress, vibration, thermodynamics).
• Experience designing rugged electronic enclosures for defence industry.
• Knowledge of military and environmental standards and testing.
• Creo CAD modelling and drafting (version 8+).
• Windchill PLM system experience including BOM management and workflow changes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through full product lifecycle.
• Deliver robust mechanical solutions using engineering tools and processes.
• Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, procedures.
• Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours.
• Optimise designs for machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting.
• Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies.
• Produce MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, EMC, TEMPEST compliant drawings and BS8888 drawings.
• Collaborate with production and supply chain for manufacturing readiness.
• Interface with electronic hardware and PCB teams for integrated designs.
• Support project managers to deliver on schedule and budget.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Design for defence

Creo CAD

Windchill PLM

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract on-site in Maidenhead. Applicants must be a sole British national with current SC Clearance.

The role covers full lifecycle design of mechanical assemblies for defence applications and requires extensive Creo/Windchill expertise. You will produce robust mechanical solutions, create design packs, perform tolerance analyses, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, EMC and TEMPEST standards.