Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is urgently seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for a 6-month contract based primarily on-site at our Bedfordshire offices, with hybrid working where possible.

You will support the development of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) using CREO Parametric CAD to develop concept and detailed designs, and produce design data packs, calculations and validation tests.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and development of mechanical products, preferably AFV.
• Defence or industrial automation experience.
• Proficient in CREO CAD for detailed designs.
• Strong knowledge of complex mechanism design.
• Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations.
• Track record of successful design in harsh environments.
• Understanding of materials and finishing tech for defence products.
• Excellent attention to design detail.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem-solve.
• SC clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative yet robust design solutions from requirements.
• Use CREO Parametric CAD for concept and detail designs.
• Produce supporting calculations to justify decisions.
• Collaborate with SMEs, users and design authorities.
• Work with a team to develop a single sub-system design.
• Coordinate with CAD engineers to produce drawings and data packs.
• Create and present Design Review data packs to senior staff.
• Assist with prototypes and validate designs with manufacturing.
• Conduct physical testing and design proving on prototypes.
• Ensure components meet industry, safety and programme standards.

Tools

CREO Parametric CAD

Kinematic calculations

Harsh-environment design

AFV design

Defence industry experience

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire – Hybrid

We are urgently seeking to recruit a number of Mechanical Design Engineers, initially on a 6 month contract basis to be based predominantly on–site at our Bedfordshire offices.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the further development of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions that are compliant and fit for purpose.


• Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs.


• Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions.


• Work with SMEs, Users and Lethality/Physical Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions.


• Work with a team of Design Engineers with agreed interfaces to develop a single sub–system design solution.


• Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack.


• Create and present Design Review data packs to Senior Engineers and Governors.


• Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams.


• Perform physical testing and design proving activities on engineering prototypes.


• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable, industry and business standards.


• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable programme safety requirements and governing safety leg

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical products, especially in Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) domain seen as a huge advantage.


• Experience of working within the defence or industrial automation industry is essential.


• In–depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce designs.


• Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles.


• Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations.


• Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments


• Understanding of current materials, treatments and finishing technology for use in defence products.


• Impeccable attention to design detail.


• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively.

You will need to hold or be eligible to hold SC clearance.