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Mechanical Design Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
The opportunity:
Due to increased workload, we are supporting a leading Defence organisation in their search for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work across all areas of the Product Life Cycles, from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design, and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.
You will lead the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex defence systems while collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.
What we're looking for from you:
* Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
* The ability to lead mechanical design work packages and experience working within a multi-disciplinary team, understanding associated challenges.
* Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with partners across the business.
* Experience of supplier engagement and development with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
* An understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.
* A helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to set priorities and manage multiple issues regularly.
* An understanding of structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis would be advantageous.
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