Prototype Mechanical Engineer – On-Site (3-Month Contract)

Morgan McKinley (South West); England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 3-month, on-site contract in Worcestershire to drive a project from detailed design into prototype build, testing, and evaluation.

You will finalize designs, BOMs, data packs, and support prototype assembly, testing, and changes using CAD/PDM documentation. Strong experience in DFMA and aerospace/defense context is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing test schedules and supporting prototype integration/builds.
• Strong skills in engineering drawings, BOM management, PDM systems, and change control.
• Hands-on workshop/assembly capability and DfM/DfA understanding.
• Industry background in aerospace, defence, RF, satellite, or electronics is highly desirable.
• Must be eligible for UK BPSS security clearance (no VISA sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Finalize mechanical designs, engineering drawings, BOMs, and data packs.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and part modifications.
• Write test plans/schedules and support thermal, vibration, and environmental qualification activities.
• Process engineering changes and maintain CAD/PDM documentation.

Skills

Test schedules

Prototype builds

Engineering drawings

BOM management

PDM systems

Change control

Workshop skills

DfM/DfA

Security clearance

Aerospace/defense

Job description

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 3-month, on-site contract in Worcestershire to drive a project from detailed design into prototype build, testing, and evaluation.

You will finalize designs, BOMs, data packs, and support prototype assembly, testing, and changes using CAD/PDM documentation. Strong experience in DFMA and aerospace/defense context is preferred.