Senior Mechanical Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Basildon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Basildon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 9-month contract position. You will work on cutting-edge equipment for the Missile Seeker Programmes, providing mechanical solutions and guiding design processes. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering for electronic products, proficiency in 3D CAD design, and strong knowledge of Electro-Optic systems. Applicants must be UK nationals, with an hourly rate of £63. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth in an innovative project team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical engineering related to Electronic Products.
• Hands-on mechanical design using 3D CAD software.
• Proven knowledge in design of Jigs, Fixtures, and Tooling.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.
• Design engineering solutions considering quality, reliability, and sustainability.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs compliant with BS8888.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products

3D CAD software (PTC Creo)

Structural design

Knowledge of Cable Harness design

Electro-Optic Products expertise

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Basildon, Essex (4 day/week on site)

£63ph (Inside IR35)

Initial 9 month contract

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role

We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes.

What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer

• 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 approve 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.

What we need from you

• 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