Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. This role involves creating 3D designs, supporting the transition to manufacturing, and assisting with testing. Candidates should be proficient in Creo 3D and have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles. The position requires eligibility for UK SC clearance and offers a competitive rate of £50 per hour on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team.
• Broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies.
• Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing.
• Assisting in functional and environmental testing.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams.
• Planning and managing tasks in line with project deadlines.
• Reviewing and refining technical requirements.

Skills

Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Experience in tolerance analysis

Experience in structural design and environmental testing

Experience in material selection

Experience in FMEA

Experience in mass property calculations

Experience in gasket sealing and design

Experience working with Defence Standards

Experience in product life cycle management

Tools

Creo 3D

Job description

Job Description

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Stevenage office on a 12 Month contract basis. The rate on offer is £50 per hour INSIDE IR35, and requires the candidate to be onsite full-time. Before starting the role, the candidate must undergo and attain SC security clearance.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stevenage (on-site)
Rate: £50 per hour (via umbrella)
Contract: 12 Months
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. In this role, you'll be working on the mechanical design of complex systems, contributing to high-profile defence projects within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo

• Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed

• Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements

• Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges

• Planning and managing your own tasks in line with project deadlines and reporting requirements

• Reviewing and refining technical requirements to reduce cost, complexity and lead time

Key skills and experience:

• Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Tolerance analysis

  • Structural design and environmental testing

  • Material selection

  • FMEA

  • Mass property calculations

  • Gasket sealing and design for manufacture/assembly

  • Working with Defence Standards

  • Product life cycle management

• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and participating in design reviews

• A broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines (eg systems, electronics) is a plus

This is a great opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on critical systems in a challenging but rewarding environment.

To apply, please send your CV and availability.