Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Crawley to design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms for the defence sector. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of engineering experience, expertise in SolidWorks, and a strong background in designing complex systems. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company and work on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform with high street discounts

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role focused on designing mechanisms.
• Proven expertise in system design from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms for the defence sector.
• Conduct engineering analysis and produce detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate electronic and control systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Designing complex mechanisms

Understanding of machining techniques

Analysing loads

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – WEST SUSSEX

What we can offer you:

• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

In this role, you will design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms for the defence sector, conducting engineering analysis, producing detailed drawings, and testing designs for conformance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electronic and control systems, while supporting production, testing, and sales teams. Your expertise in SolidWorks and engineering analysis will be key in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

What we want from you:

• Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role, with a focus on designing complex mechanisms and structures.
• Proven expertise in designing systems from concept through to production, ideally within the defence sector or harsh environments.
• Skilled in analysing loads and designing solutions for components such as gear drives, bearings, and motors.
• Strong understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques and their application in design.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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