Design Engineer (Defence Sector)
OUTSIDE IR35 (LTD) Contract
Rates: Negotiable (DOE)
5 Month CONTRACT
Full-Time On-Site (5 Days/Week) in Swindon, Wiltshire
The Opportunity: Immediate Start Required
A leading engineering firm in the defence sector is seeking an experienced Draftsman / Design Engineer for an immediate, high-impact project focused on critical power and distribution systems within a secure facility. This is a crucial role supporting the ESF Facility project, requiring full-time commitment (5 days per week) on-site in Swindon to ensure seamless project delivery and access to sensitive information.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities
You will be the lead technical contributor for mechanical design elements, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
Design & Drafting: Produce precise, detailed drawings for complex equipment, including generators and power distribution equipment, utilizing AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
Mechanical Design Leadership: Lead and contribute significantly to the mechanical design of systems and their supporting structures, ensuring adherence to strict performance criteria.
Project Lifecycle Support: Provide hands-on engineering support throughout the entire project lifecycle, including prototype build, rigorous testing, and qualification phases, promptly resolving design issues and implementing corrective actions.
Compliance & Review: Conduct essential design reviews and manage configuration activities, maintaining compliance with relevant MOD and Defence Standards for mechanical and power systems.Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an established design engineering professional with demonstrably relevant experience in the defence or similarly regulated industry.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience, specifically having completed projects involving generators and electrical distribution equipment.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in both AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
Defence Sector Knowledge: Proven familiarity with MOD standards and Defence Standards relevant to mechanical and power systems, plus an understanding of manufacturing processes for military-grade equipment.
Security: Must currently hold or be immediately eligible to obtain entry-level security checks (BPSS).How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and are available for an immediate start on a 5-day on-site, Outside IR35 contract, please reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage and submit your CV citing reference (Bullhorn – 79449)