Senior Mechanical Engineer – Defence EO (4‑Day Week On-site)

CBSbutler Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Basildon seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team. The role involves designing and delivering engineering solutions for missile seeker programmes, requiring hands-on experience with mechanical design and knowledge of Electro-Optic Products. Candidates must possess expertise in relevant standards and be able to work in a multi-discipline team. This is an initial 9-month contract based on a 4-day work week at £63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for Electronic Products.
• Hands-on mechanical design and development required.
• Proven knowledge of electrical screening and grounding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technical solutions on business programmes.
• Design engineering solutions considering various requirements.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products

3D CAD software (PTC Creo)

Jigs, Fixtures, and Tooling design

Numerical calculations

Electro-Optic Products knowledge

Tools

3D CAD software

Teamcenter (PLM system)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Basildon seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team. The role involves designing and delivering engineering solutions for missile seeker programmes, requiring hands-on experience with mechanical design and knowledge of Electro-Optic Products. Candidates must possess expertise in relevant standards and be able to work in a multi-discipline team. This is an initial 9-month contract based on a 4-day work week at £63 per hour.