Mechanical Draughtsperson

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Maritime and Defence is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 12-month contract in Rugeley. This role offers the chance to work on innovative defence products, collaborating closely with a talented Mechanical Design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in design and manufacturing methods, and proficiency in Solidworks. With hybrid working options available post-onboarding, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to engineering excellence while working on critical projects that support national security.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of engineering aspects including systems and electrical.
• Experience in manufacturing methods for electrical enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Generate models in CAD and carry out product design.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for future business opportunities.

Skills

Solidworks

Mechanical Design

Maritime

Defence

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 12-month initial contract at their site in Rugeley.

Key skills required for this role

Solidworks, Maritime, Defence, Mechanical Design

Important

Solidworks

Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 12-month initial contract at their site in Rugeley.

• Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to go through full SC Clearance.
• Hybrid working after an initial onboarding period.
• 12 month initial contact.
• Market rates, inside IR35.

In this role, the candidate will collaborate with our Mechanical Design team and specialists from other engineering disciplines to produce mechanical designs in support of our defence products.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Generating models in CAD
• Carrying out elements of product design
• Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
• Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Good knowledge of materials
• Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews
• Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal

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