Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract
KEY BULLET POINTS
* Mechanical Design Engineer – 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire
* £55–£72 per hour (Inside IR35)
* 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu), 37.5 hours
* Experience with Creo, Windchill, AFV or Aerospace essential
ABOUT THE CLIENT
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.
THE BENEFITS
* £55–£72 per hour (Inside IR35)
* 6-month contract (likely extensions)
* 4-day working week – site closed every Friday
* Cutting-edge defence and aerospace project exposure
* Modern on-site facilities
* Sole UK nationals only (SC clearance required)
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. Using Creo and Windchill, you will take responsibility for everything from concept creation through to design validation, documentation and prototyping.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
* Proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)
* Expert in CREO Parametric CAD
* Experienced with Windchill PDM systems
* Familiar with structural/kinematic calculations and mechanical tolerancing
* Able to design for harsh or safety-critical environments
* Understanding of materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes
* Must be a sole UK citizen (due to security clearance requirements)
* Must be eligible for SC clearance
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For more info, call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying, you give consent for us to process and submit your application to our client for this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Mechanical Design, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, Armoured Vehicles, PDM, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, SC Clearance, NSD