Mechanical Design Engineer

Matchtech; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in High Wycombe. This role involves designing complex enclosures and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers hybrid working and requires candidates to possess a degree in mechanical engineering along with strong CAD skills.

Benefits

TOIL

1pm finish on Friday

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Christmas shut down

Option to buy or sell holiday

Private health care options

Reward hub discounts

4 x annual salary life cover

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering is required.
• Experience in manufacturing methods, including welding and machining is essential.
• Experience in Defence / Aerospace environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate concept design proposals and feasibility studies.
• Conduct product design elements.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for business opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication

3D CAD software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Solidworks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Matchtech

Specialist Recruiter, Helping TOP talent within the DEFENCE sector.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in complex enclosure design to join our defence client based in High Wycombe.

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Working: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hours

Want to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with specialists from other engineering disciplines and provide mechanical design expertise to support business opportunities.

This includes conducting feasibility studies, developing technology, creating concept designs for new products, and preparing bids and proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Generating concept design proposals and feasibility studies to support product development programs
• Carrying out elements of product design
• Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

Qualifications / Skills required

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
• Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably AutoDesk Inventor or Solidworks
• Good knowledge of materials
• Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews
• Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal
• Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting in front of customers
• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Self-driven, with an ability to manage workload under challenging timescales
• Eagerness to learn and understand the organisation's engineering history with an opportunity to shape how we do things in the future

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Company Highlights:

"All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" *Glassdoor review

"The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help" *Glassdoor review

Named as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021

Some company benefits are:

• TOIL
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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