Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace & Defence
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
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.
Key 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.Skills & 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.
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