Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Defence Vehicles

Nicholas Howard Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a global aerospace and defence client based in Bedfordshire. The candidate will work on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, utilizing CREO CAD and Windchill software. Responsibilities include developing robust design solutions, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring adherence to safety requirements. This role demands innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in challenging environments. Full process experience from concept to production is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence industry with Armoured Fighting Vehicles is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of CREO CAD and Windchill.
• Experience in the design of military vehicle applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design solutions compliant with specifications.
• Use CREO Parametric CAD to create concept and detail designs.
• Produce supporting calculations to justify design decisions.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop design solutions.
• Assist with prototype production and confirm designs.
• Perform physical testing on prototypes.

Skills

CREO CAD

Windchill

Design of military vehicles

Mechanical subsystems design

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a global aerospace and defence client based in Bedfordshire. The candidate will work on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, utilizing CREO CAD and Windchill software. Responsibilities include developing robust design solutions, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring adherence to safety requirements. This role demands innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in challenging environments. Full process experience from concept to production is essential.