Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a contract role in Basildon, UK. This position includes responsibilities such as developing mechanical designs for electro-optic products and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have design experience with 3D CAD, particularly PTC Creo. Hybrid working is offered along with a strong emphasis on a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on design experience with 3D CAD (PTC Creo preferred).
• Mechanical design for electronic/EO products.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical solutions for major programmes.
• Develop mechanical designs to company and international standards.
• Carry out detailed design, calculations, tolerance studies, and CAD modelling.

Skills

Design experience with 3D CAD (PTC Creo preferred)

Mechanical design for electronic/EO products

Knowledge of structural and thermal considerations

Experience with jigs, fixtures, tooling, and cable harness design

Strong team player in multi-disciplinary environments

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Overview

A market leading Defence client of ours is currently in the market for a Mechanical Engineer to join the business on a contract basis. As a Mechanical Engineer, to support the design and development of electro-optic (EO) products within a multi-disciplinary team. The role offers hybrid working with flexibility to attend site for key milestones and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical solutions for major programmes.
• Develop mechanical designs to company and international standards.
• Carry out detailed design, calculations, tolerance studies, and CAD modelling (PTC Creo).
• Produce drawings and manufacturing data packs (BS8888, GD&T).
• Generate BoMs in Teamcenter and support design reviews.
• Deliver solutions that meet requirements, budget, and schedule.

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on design experience with 3D CAD (PTC Creo preferred).
• Mechanical design for electronic/EO products.
• Knowledge of structural and thermal considerations, materials, and finishes.
• Experience with jigs, fixtures, tooling, and cable harness design.
• Familiarity with DfX (manufacture, assembly, test, sustainability).
• Strong team player in multi-disciplinary environments.

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Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.