Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract KEY BULLET POINTS
~ Mechanical Design Engineer – 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire
~£55–£64 per hour (Inside IR35)
~Our client is a leading global defence organisation working at the forefront of innovation in military engineering. Their Bedfordshire-based site delivers mission-critical technology and high-integrity mechanical design for armoured vehicles and aerospace platforms. Due to demand on a major programme, they are now seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers to join their growing team.
55–£64 per hour (Inside IR35)
~6-month contract (likely extensions)
~Cutting-edge defence and aerospace project exposure
~ Modern on-site facilities
~ THE MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE
You’ll join a cross-functional team responsible for the concept, design, development and testing of mechanical components and assemblies for use in armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)
Expert in CREO Parametric CAD
Familiar with structural/kinematic calculations and mechanical tolerancing
Must be a sole UK national (due to security clearance requirements)
Mechanical Design, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, Armoured Vehicles, PDM, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, SC Clearance, NSD