Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer for the Trinity project Christchurch

Swan Recruitment Ltd.; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency seeks a Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer for the Trinity project in Christchurch, Dorset. The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications and at least 2 years of experience in design, preferably in the defence and electronics sectors. The position allows for a hybrid work model - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The pay rate is £50 per hour PAYE plus holiday and pension benefits, with potential for role extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as Siemens NX or Solidworks.
• Experience of designing sheet metal, machined parts, and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS items.
• Design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Producing part & GA drawings.
• Peer reviews and design for manufacture review.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD packages (Siemens NX, Solidworks)

Design and engineering principles

Analytical problem-solving

Communication abilities

Cable routing and management

Education

Qualification in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer for the Trinity project

Christchurch, Dorset
3 days in the office (Tues, Wed, Thu), the other 2 days remote
Role is inside IR35

Duration – 31st August 2025 (might be extended)
Rate – £50 per hour PAYE plus holiday and pension (£65.40ph to Umbrella)
A 37 hour week (7.4 hours per day)

Candidates must have experience in the defence and electronic industries. Candidates with existing SC clearance is highly desirable; however we can start someone on a BPSS (but they must be UK National and British born for Trinity project).

The requirements for this role are a real mix of skills and may be suitable for a mechanical designer.

Job Description

Technical Requirements

• Qualification in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as Siemens NX or Solidworks.
• Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience of designing sheet metal, machined parts and assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with cable routing and management.
• Attentive to detail and critically minded.

Desirable Technical Requirements

• A basic understanding of electronics.
• FEA, CFD simulation experience.
• Experience with designing for EMC compliance.
• Experience with designing for military usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS items.
• Design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Producing part & GA drawings.
• Peer reviews.
• Designing for manufacture review.
• Routing cables in 3D CAD.
• Producing cable/harness assemblies and drawings.