Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

MBDA UK Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive design and development across missile projects. You will provide mechanical engineering expertise in a multidisciplinary team and deliver rapid prototypes within a demanding workload.

Role emphasizes strong CAD/CAE capabilities, concept development, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a path to leadership on key programmes in a hybrid, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design knowledge with structural and thermal considerations.
• Ability to develop concept designs with limited information and changing requirements.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools is preferred; training is provided.
• Good communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering on assigned missile design projects and rapid prototypes.
• Shape project direction in early development stages and secure funding for ideas.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve challenging engineering problems.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD/CAE experience

Strong communication

Concept design development

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CAE tools

CAD tooling

Job description

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive design and development across missile projects. You will provide mechanical engineering expertise in a multidisciplinary team and deliver rapid prototypes within a demanding workload.

Role emphasizes strong CAD/CAE capabilities, concept development, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a path to leadership on key programmes in a hybrid, on-site environment.