Mechanical Design Engineer - Missile Systems (Hybrid/Remote)

Tatton Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on an initial 12‑month contract in Stevenage. Strong Creo/PRO‑E skills and a defence/aerospace background are essential, with hybrid work (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop components for missiles, perform design reviews, and support manufacturing to resolve issues. Inside IR35 umbrella arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• Experience using Creo 3D design tool.
• Knowledge of defence standards and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with design for manufacture/assembly and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical design and proving activities for parts and assemblies.
• Support manufacturing to resolve problems and defects.
• Assist with functional and environmental testing and trials.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Plan and report day-to-day activities to meet milestones.
• Clarify and help generate requirements to reduce lead time and design complexity.

Skills

Creo 3D design tool

Defence Standards

Design for Manufacture/Assembly

Environmental Gasket Sealing

Tooling/fixtures design

Structural design

Mass property calculations

Material selection

FMEA

Review processes

Product Lifecycles

Industrial validation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interdisciplinary awareness

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on an initial 12‑month contract in Stevenage. Strong Creo/PRO‑E skills and a defence/aerospace background are essential, with hybrid work (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop components for missiles, perform design reviews, and support manufacturing to resolve issues. Inside IR35 umbrella arrangement applies.