Lead Mechanical Design Authority – Hybrid Propulsion Tech

CBSbutler; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Authority in Kidderminster on a 12 month contract. The role involves technical ownership of complex mechanical systems from design through qualification, production, and in-service support.

It offers hybrid working options and a competitive rate of £55-£70 per hour inside IR35. You will lead design activities, drive reviews, and work with stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing specialists, interfacing with customers and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Thrive in technically challenging environment
• Enjoy solving complex multidisciplinary problems
• Have experience developing safety-critical engineered products
• Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bring a practical, hands-on mindset alongside strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Leading technical design activities on complex engineered products
• Managing product evolution and ensuring customer compliance
• Driving design reviews, validation and qualification activities
• Working closely with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing disciplines
• Acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Supporting trials, investigations and product performance assessments

Job description

CBSbutler is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Authority in Kidderminster on a 12 month contract. The role involves technical ownership of complex mechanical systems from design through qualification, production, and in-service support.

It offers hybrid working options and a competitive rate of £55-£70 per hour inside IR35. You will lead design activities, drive reviews, and work with stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing specialists, interfacing with customers and suppliers to