Addition+ Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Mechanical Design Engineer
Addition+ Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Mechanical Design Engineers | Defence Engineering
Since the 1930s, this engineering firm has been supplying advanced systems to the Royal Navy — and with demand rising, they’re growing their mechanical design team. If you're excited by complex electro-mechanical challenges and want to work on projects that genuinely matter, this is your chance.
Role Overview:
* Location: Milton Keynes (on-site, with occasional remote work)
* Package: £30,000–£60,000 depending on experience + benefits
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Designing ruggedised enclosures, cabinets, and consoles for naval applications.
* Turning customer requirements into fully engineered solutions.
* Collaborating with electrical engineers, production, and quality teams to ensure products meet strict marine standards.
* Managing full project lifecycles from concept to compliance documentation.
* Applying principles of DFMA, thermal management, IP rating, EMC, vibration performance, and shock resistance.
* Contributing to manufacturing documents, parts lists, drawings, and test plans.
* Supporting project delivery on schedule and to spec.
Main Skills Needed:
* Experience in mechanical design for enclosures or cabinets, ideally for rugged environments.
* Proficient with AutoCAD Inventor (3D) and AutoCAD (2D).
* Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, and finishing techniques.
* Able to design for critical standards and apply relevant engineering regulations.
* Familiarity with FEA, CFD, or NASTRAN tools is a plus.
* Comfortable writing clear technical documentation and engaging with customers.
* Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience.
What’s in It for You:
* Salary aligned with experience, up to £60k.
* 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Short Fridays and flexible working around core hours.
* Company pension scheme and secure on-site parking.
* Clean, modern office with a fully equipped staff rest area.
* A welcoming, down-to-earth team that values collaboration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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