Senior Mechanical Engineer

Matchtech; Basildon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace supplier is looking for Mechanical Design Engineers to join them on a contract basis in Basildon. Applicants must hold SC Clearance or be willing to obtain it. The roles involve supporting senior staff, generating mechanical solutions, and designing engineering solutions focused on quality and safety. Experience in mechanical engineering and 3D CAD is essential. Competitive rates offered based on role requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering for electronic products.
• Hands-on mechanical design and development using 3D CAD.
• Detail and assembly drawing generation according to BS8888.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in technical solution delivery.
• Generate mechanical solutions to standards.
• Design engineering solutions considering quality and safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products

3D CAD software (PTC Creo)

Structural design

Electrical screening knowledge

Detail and assembly drawing generation

Education

Technical or science degree

Tools

Teamcenter PLM system

Job description

Overview

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for 2 Mechanical Design Engineers to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon.

Due to the nature of the roles, applicants must either hold SC Clearance or be willing to obtain this.

Contract details: 6 month initial contract. Role 1: Basildon, 1 day per week onsite; Rate up to £55.05 p/h Umbrella. Role 2: Basildon, 4 days per week onsite; Rate up to £64.22 p/h Umbrella.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.
• Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards.
• Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.
• Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T.
• Generate BoM within approved PLM system (Teamcenter).
• Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
• Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Experience in: Technical or science degree-qualified, or equivalent, with experience. Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO).
• Perform 'hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).
• Structural design and an ability to carry out 'first pass' analyses and work in conjunction with full-time Structural Analysts.
• Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc.
• Detail and assembly drawing generation, in accordance with BS8888.
• Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs.
• Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector.
• Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT.
• Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc.
• Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.
• Operating in a high performing multi-disciplinary Team.
• Desirable: Capable of performing 'first pass' Thermal analyses.