Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is seeking an engineer to design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms, focusing on innovative solutions for the defence sector. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience, strong skills in SolidWorks, and a deep understanding of engineering principles. This role offers a chance to work with a fast-growing company in an exciting field.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan with matched contributions

Income Protection Scheme

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform with high street discounts

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Proven expertise in designing systems from concept to production.
• Skilled in analyzing loads and designing solutions for components.

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

Designing complex mechanisms

Engineering analysis

SolidWorks

Understanding of machining and fabrication techniques

Job description

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• 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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