Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Meridian Business Support; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-profile Aerospace & Defence programme in Basildon. This role involves delivering high-quality mechanical designs and supporting the development of advanced missile seeker systems, requiring expertise in electro-mechanical design and PTC Creo. The position offers a hybrid working model and is a temporary contract until March 2026 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Technical discipline.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical or EO product design.
• Proficient in PTC Creo 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical design solutions.
• Conduct detailed design work including calculations.
• Create and maintain BoMs using Teamcenter PLM.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electro-mechanical Product Design

3D CAD (PTC Creo)

Tolerance Studies

DfX Principles

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Technical discipline

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-profile Aerospace & Defence programme, supporting the development of next-generation Missile Seeker systems. You'll contribute to the design and delivery of advanced electro-mechanical products within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Location: Basildon (Hybrid - ~4 days on-site) • Rate: £70.00 per hour • Hours: 37 Hours per week • Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Sole UK National) • Contract Type: Temporary contract until March 2026 with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical design solutions to technical and international standards.
• Conduct detailed design work including calculations, tolerance studies, and drawing generation (BS8888 / GD&T).
• Create and maintain BoMs using Teamcenter PLM.
• Support design reviews and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of solutions.
• Apply DfX principles across manufacturing, assembly, and testing stages.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Technical discipline.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical or EO product design.
• Proficient in PTC Creo 3D CAD.
• Experience with structural design, electrical grounding, and materials selection.
• Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, tooling, and cable harness design.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defence environments essential.
• Desirable: First-pass thermal analysis capability.
• Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Sole UK National)

Additional Information

• Full-time hybrid role (Basildon site).
• UK travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy