Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense sector is looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead innovative projects. This role offers the chance to work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring high-quality outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. The company provides excellent opportunities for career growth, training, and development, along with attractive perks such as a company bonus and pension contributions. If you are passionate about mechanical design and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you!

Benefits

Company Bonus

Pension Contribution

Paid Overtime

Subsidised Meals

Free Car Parking

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with design experience.
• Lead mechanical design work packages and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced mechanical solutions for complex weapons systems.
• Contribute across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Leadership in Design Work Packages

Collaboration in Multi-disciplinary Teams

Proving and Qualification Activities

3D CAD/CAE Experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

Principle Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY – UP TO £60,000!

LOCATION – STEVENAGE

What we can offer you:

Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (variable based on company performance each year).

Pension: Maximum combined contribution (employer and employee) of up to 14%.

Overtime: Opportunities for paid overtime.

Facilities: Outstanding site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.

Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development.

The role:

We are seeking experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute across all stages of the product lifecycle, from future mechanical concepts and detailed design to qualification, production, and in-service support. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced mechanical solutions for complex weapons and weapon systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outcomes. This position offers excellent opportunities for career growth and skill development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What we want from you:

• Degree, HND, or HNC qualified with experience in mechanical design and development in areas such as mechanisms, structures, assembly and integration, and concept selection and development.
• Ability to lead mechanical design work packages.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams, with an understanding of related challenges.
• Familiarity with proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Robust design experience across the product lifecycle (CADMID).
• Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on CAE tools will be provided).

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

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