Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer - 5083

Metroworth Consulting Limited; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer for an exciting project in the oil and gas sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative designs and collaborate closely with a talented team. You will be responsible for designing electro-mechanical assemblies, producing detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a strong emphasis on analytical and problem-solving skills, this position is perfect for those passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in the defence and electronic industries. Join a forward-thinking company and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD packages and sound engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS items.
• Produce part & GA drawings and route cables in 3D CAD.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD (Siemens NX or Solidworks)

Job description

Overview

MCL have an immediate vacancy for a Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer for the Trinity Project for our Oil and Gas client.

Duration: 31st August 2025 (possible extension)
Location: Christchurch, Dorset

3 days in the office (Tues, Wed, Thu) This is non-negotiable.

Rate: £50 per hour PAYE excluding holiday NI and pension. A 37 hour week (7.4 hours per day)

The role is inside IR35.

*Candidates must be UK Nationals and British born.*

Candidates must have experience in the defence and electronic industries. Candidates should hold SC clearance.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Experience of designing sheet metal, machined parts and assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with cable routing and management.
• Attentive to detail and critically minded.

Desirable Technical Requirements:

• A basic understanding of electronics.
• FEA, CFD simulation experience.
• Experience with designing for EMC compliance.
• Experience with designing for military usage.

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS items.
• Design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Producing part & GA drawings.
• Peer reviews.
• Designing for manufacture review.
• Routing cables in 3D CAD.
• Producing cable/harness assemblies and drawings.

Qualifications

Technical Requirements:

• Qualification in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as Siemens NX or Solidworks.
• Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.