Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Gateshead or Telford Job Type: Contract, Full-Time Primary Industry: Engineering Secondary Industry: Military and Defence Job Description The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a crucial role within the engineering team, delivering advanced mechanical design solutions for defence-related projects. This position requires a high level of technical expertise in mechanical design, alongside a comprehensive understanding of military and defence standards. The role involves conceptualising, developing and refining mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring designs meet stringent performance, safety and quality requirements. The successful candidate collaborates closely with multi-disciplinary teams including systems engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance and project management to deliver robust and innovative mechanical designs. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage design activities throughout the full product lifecycle from concept to production support. Job Duties Develop and produce detailed mechanical design drawings, models and specifications using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with relevant military and defence standards. Perform mechanical calculations and simulations to validate design performance and reliability under operatio...