Mechanical Design Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Houghton Conquest; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract role focused on designing complex mechanical systems for defence applications. The position is on-site every Monday and Tuesday with a flexible working arrangement on other days. Candidates must have strong CAD skills, specifically in CREO, and experience within the defence industry, particularly with Armoured Fighting Vehicles. This role offers a contract duration of 6-12 months with a work pattern designed to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the defence industry, especially on Armoured Fighting Vehicles.
• Strong understanding of mechanism design principles.
• Impeccable attention to detail in engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant design solutions based on specifications.
• Produce detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD.
• Support manufacturing and testing activities.

Skills

CREO CAD

Windchill PDM

Design for harsh environments

Structural and kinematic calculations

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Contract: 6-12 Months (Inside IR35)

Rate: UMBRELLA

Hours: 37.5 per week (4xFlex working pattern)

We are currently working with a leading defence company specialising in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems. They are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join their Engineering team on a contract basis.

This role involves the design, development and proving of complex mechanical systems and components for defence applications. Candidates must demonstrate strong CAD skills and experience delivering innovative yet robust design solutions in demanding environments.

You will be expected to work on-site every Monday and Tuesday in Ampthill, with flexible working arrangements on other days.

Role Responsibilities

• Use requirements specifications and design briefs to develop compliant, fit-for-purpose design solutions.
• Produce both concept and detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD.
• Provide supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions.
• Work closely with SMEs, users and Design Authorities to develop solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data packs.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing and testing activities.
• Ensure all components and assemblies meet industry standards, programme safety requirements and legislation.
• Use Windchill PDM to manage design data and documentation.

Ideal Candidate - Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within the defence industry, particularly on Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems (Survivability, Lethality, Structures, Communications, Sights, Sensors).
• In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD and Windchill.
• Strong understanding of mechanism design principles.
• Ability to carry out structural and kinematic calculations.
• Experience designing for harsh environments.
• Knowledge of materials (armoured and non-armoured), treatments and finishing technology.
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality engineering documentation.
• Able to plan, coordinate and problem-solve effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Clearance: BPSS to start, SC required.
• Interviews: 1-2 stages (depending on availability).
• Feedback: Typically 2-3 days.
• Working Pattern: On-site every Monday and Tuesday, 4 day week.
• For more information on this role, please contact Jules Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors