Mechanical Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%

Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Membership

Rewards Platform

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm in Horsham is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms. The role requires expertise in SolidWorks and engineering analysis, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions in the defence sector. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience and a strong understanding of various manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role with a focus on designing complex mechanisms.
• Proven expertise in designing systems from concept through to production in the defence sector.
• Strong understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms for the defence sector.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electronic and control systems.
• Support production, testing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Support production, testing and sales departments throughout development.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Designing complex mechanisms

Machining techniques

Tools

SolidWorks

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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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Position details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Engineering, and Other
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing