Mechanical Design Engineer- Defence Sector

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing design tasks, ensuring compliance with performance and reliability requirements, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design and development.
• Proven experience in piece part detailed design and assembly design.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design tasks and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop detailed designs and assembly models including BoM.
• Participate in proving and qualification activities.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design

HND in Mechanical Design

HNC in Mechanical Design

Job description

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in the defence sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing design tasks and ensuring compliance with customer performance and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute mechanical design tasks, ensuring compliance with customer performance and reliability requirements
• Develop piece part detailed designs and assembly designs, including assembly models and Bills of Materials (BoM)
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, understanding and addressing the challenges that arise
• Participate in proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance with requirements
• Apply robust design techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to influence and negotiate with partners across the business
• Engage and develop relationships with suppliers across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams
• Adapt to cultural differences and work effectively in diverse environments
• Maintain a willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues with a strong delivery focus
  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Design and Development or a related field, plus significant experience in mechanical design and development
• Proven experience in piece part detailed design and assembly design
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of proving and qualification activities
• Robust design experience using DFMEA, DFA, and DFM
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in supplier engagement and development
• Understanding of cultural differences and the ability to adapt accordingly
• An understanding of structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis is advantageous
  
  

Office location: Stevenage

Must be SC Cleared and British National