Mechanical Engineer

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contracting firm in West Sussex seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-performance systems for the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of engineering experience, particularly in SolidWorks, and will engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 and various benefits including a pension plan and income protection.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role related to designing complex mechanisms.
• Proven experience of delivering designs from concept to production under demanding conditions.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate loads and design solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in engineering

Expertise in SolidWorks

Understanding of machining and fabrication techniques

Analysing loads for designs

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead the design and development of complex, high–performance systems for the defence sector, utilizing advanced engineering techniques and SolidWorks to deliver solutions that withstand the most demanding environments, from concept through to production.

Mechanical Engineer

SALARY – UP TO 45,000!

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.
• Proficient in using SolidWorks CAD system for developing detailed engineering designs.

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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