On behalf of our client, we are seeking several Mechanical Design Engineer to join my client on an initial 12-month contract. As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. As the Mechanical Design Engineer y ou will influence design decisions across the full life cycle and play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost and scheduled customer requirements.
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Pay: £50 per hour via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC required to start
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical packaging solutions for complex military and defence products, covering the full product life cycle from concept and detailed design through qualification, production, and in-service support.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to ensure designs meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements.
Progress developmental designs into production, including supporting trials, verification, validation, and qualification activities to ensure compliance with defence standards.
Apply robust design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFM, and DFA to mitigate risk, improve manufacturability, and ensure reliable, high-quality packaging solutions.
Engage with suppliers and external partners, resolving technical queries, influencing design decisions, and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Essential Skills:
Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience
Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical design work packages
Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support
In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities
Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions
Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners
Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineers
Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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