Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Long Term Contract - Stevenage

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term contract based in Stevenage (four days on-site per week).

Skillset and Experience Required:

• Proficiency in Creo 3D design software
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerance studies, environmental testing, mass property calculations, material selection, FMEA, design for manufacture/assembly, environmental gasket sealing, tooling/fixtures design, structural design, defence standards, review processes, product lifecycles, and industrial validation
• Ability to work effectively within a multifunctional engineering team and participate in or host design reviews
• Understanding of other engineering domains

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical design and validation activities for both components and assemblies within a team environment
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production issues and defects
• Support functional and environmental testing and trials
• Communicate with suppliers and purchasing to address technical queries
• Plan and report on daily activities to meet project milestones
• Clarify and help generate project requirements, challenging extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC, and design complexity