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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Type: Permanent & Part-time available
Location: Hetfordshire
Flexible Opportunities: Hybrid
Working: Office-based with occasional travel to UK company sites (2-3 days onsite depending on project needs)
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll lead the development of mechanical solutions for complex weapons and systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role is available on both permanent and part-time bases.
What will I be doing?
You'll lead the development of mechanical solutions across all stages of the Product Life Cycle, from Future Concepts and Detailed Design to Qualification, Production, and In-service Support.
To be successful, you'll need:
* A Degree/HND/HNC qualified with extensive Mechanical Design experience
* Proven leadership in mechanical design and team collaboration
* Skilled in DFMEA, DFA, and DFM techniques
Any previous experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments, proving and qualification activities, structural/thermal/dynamic analysis, and 3D CAD/CAE (training provided) would be advantageous but not essential for your application
What's in it for me:
* Performance-based Bonus: Up to 2,500
* Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
* Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, shared parental leave
* Flexi Leave - up to 15 additional days
* Facilities: Subsidised meals and free parking on-site
What's my next step?
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Click "Apply" to share your details with us.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
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Location: Stevenage (mostly onsite)
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: 50ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Stevenage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with Europe's leading Missile Systems Designer. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will engage in various engineering activities, supporting the transition of developmental designs into production environments and collaborating with suppliers on technical queries.
Location: Stevenage (mostly onsite)
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: 50ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Stevenage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with Europe's leading Missile Systems Designer. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will engage in various engineering activities, supporting the transition of developmental designs into production environments and collaborating with suppliers on technical queries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carrying out mechanical design and proving activities for prime and variant products, including piece parts and assemblies
* Supporting and liaising with manufacturing to resolve problems and defects
* Assisting with functional and environmental testing and trials
* Interacting with suppliers and purchasing to address technical queries
* Planning and reporting on daily activities to meet project milestones
* Clarifying and helping to generate requirements, challenging unnecessary requirements to reduce lead time, unit production cost, and design complexity
Job Requirements:
* Experience using the Creo 3D design tool
* Understanding of various manufacturing processes and tolerance studies
* Knowledge of environmental testing, mass property calculations, and material selection
* Proficiency in FMEA, design for manufacture/assembly, and environmental gasket sealing
* Experience with structural design, defence standards, and review processes
* Familiarity with product lifecycles and industrial validation
* Ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and participate in or host design reviews
* An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains
If you possess the required skill set and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Defence and Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Stevenage and make a significant impact on challenging projects.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Ampthill, Eastern ARM
Posted 27 days ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer
6 Month Contract
Based in Ampthill
Do you have experience with CREO?
Do you have experience with Windchill?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
You will be involved in:
* Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions
* Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs
* Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
* Work with SMEs, Users and Lethality/Physical Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions
* Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack
* Create and present Design Review data packs
* Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams
* Perform physical testing and design-proving activities on engineering prototypes
* Experience in the design and development of mechanical products
* In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience using the tool to produce designs
* Windchill PDM
* Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles
* Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations
* Experience in successful design and product development for use in harsh environments
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Mechanical Design Engineer
6 Month Contract
Based in Ampthill
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Cambridge, Eastern TTP
Posted 403 days ago
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Permanent
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will apply your skills and expertise to a range of exciting and fast-moving projects in our Energy & Materials team.
We work with clients in all aspects of industrial sustainability and the energy transition, including hydrogen electrolysers, energy storage systems, green ammonia production and carbon capture. We engage across all stages of technology, process, and product development, from early-stage innovation through to complete system implementation.
Our ambition is to grow the business rapidly, to engage with corporate clients and technology start-ups, to leverage our multi-disciplinary science, technology, and engineering skillset, to help those clients respond to the global challenges of net-zero, sustainability, and the energy transition.
In this role you will work on a range of mechanical design challenges, using your engineering knowledge and mechanical design skills and experience to identify and develop solutions to real-world problems across a range of industries and scales - from small devices and instruments through to complex large-scale electromechanical and chemical systems.
With superb facilities, training, and the freedom to innovate, your future at TTP is what you make it. We value flexibility, adaptability and technical excellence and we provide a fantastic environment to develop your career.
Requirements
We welcome applications from experienced Mechanical Designers with a desire to move into a fast-paced innovative environment.
* Highly proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD package and preferably relevant modules such as Routing, Weldments, Sheetmetal, Solid modelling, Surface modelling, Render tools and PDM.
* Mechanical design experience of product and system development in a high-tech industry.
* Experience in designing skid and container scale industrial equipment is valuable in this role, for example in the oil and gas, chemical or hydrogen industries.
* A strong degree in Engineering or related discipline, gained either by degree or vocational route.
* Experience working with pressurised systems and in regulated environments is desirable.
* Able to construct tolerance analyses and use appropriate analytical techniques to aid your design work.
* Wide range of design experience which may include special purpose machinery, products, assembly jigs, test equipment or instrumentation and hands-on ability to build, test and troubleshoot.
* Able to present early design ideas through sketches, and communicate designs via animations or renderings.
* Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques and material finishes, including design for manufacture (DFM).
TTP is an employee-owned business operating from green surroundings in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.
Our benefits include:
* Annual profit-related bonus
* Employer pension contribution of 12% of pensionable pay
* Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
* Free lunch and all-day refreshments
* Life insurance worth 6 x salary
* 25 days holiday
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return part-time for a year
* Electric car leasing scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* A wide range of activities including squash, zumba, cricket, yoga, arts and crafts
* On-site gym
* Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships
* A comprehensive relocation package is also available, if applicable
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Sandy
Sandy, Eastern Hunter Selection
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client supplies into large blue chip manufacturers, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Mechanical design - 2D & 3D designs
* Creation of Bill of Materials
* Use of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
* Designing products made of metal
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* 5+ Years Design Experience
* Mechanical Engineering Qualification
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Sandy
£45,000 - £5,000
Our client supplies into large blue chip manufacturers, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Mechanical design - 2D & 3D designs
* Creation of Bill of Materials
* Use of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
* Designing products made of metal
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* 5+ Years Design Experience
* Mechanical Engineering Qualification
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: 5000 - 5000 per annum Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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About the Role
A leading defence organisation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced missile systems. This is a hands-on design role within a multi-disciplinary team, ideal for someone with strong CAD skills and experience in defence, aerospace, or similar industries.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design and proving activities for assemblies and components
* Resolve manufacturing issues and support testing and trials
* Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on technical queries
* Participate in design reviews and project planning
Essential Skills
* Proficient in Creo 3D CAD
* Strong knowledge of:
o Manufacturing processes & tolerance studies
o Structural design & material selection
o FMEA, DfM/A, and environmental sealing
o Defence standards & product lifecycle management
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Background
* Defence or aerospace industry experience preferred
* Automotive or similar sectors considered with relevant skillset
Apply now to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team shaping the future of defence technology.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
SG1 Stevenage, Eastern Gold Group
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Term: 12 Months
IR35: INSIDE
Hourly Rate: 50P/H
Key Skills: Mechanical Design, Engineering, Creo, 3D CAD, Defence, FMEA & structural design, Design for Manufacture/Assembly
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in complex enclosure design to join our team.
Our work spans a wide range of demanding applications, from electric field sensors for deep ocean exploration to high-power electric motors and converters. Operating in integrated product teams, our engineers are engaged throughout the entire product development lifecycle-from initial concept through to final delivery.
In this role, you will work closely with our Mechanical Design team and cross-functional engineering specialists to create robust mechanical solutions that support our cutting-edge defence products.
The Role:
So, what will you be doing as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer?
* Leading mechanical design and proving activities across piece parts and assemblies for both prime and variant products.
* Supporting manufacturing processes and resolving production issues and design-related defects.
* Collaborating on environmental and functional testing, including on-site trials.
* Engaging with suppliers and the procurement team to resolve technical queries.
* Managing and reporting on your daily engineering activities to support project delivery.
* Contributing to the development and clarification of engineering requirements to optimise design simplicity, cost, and lead time.
* Hosting or participating in detailed design reviews with multi-functional engineering teams.
What are we looking for in our next Principal Mechanical Design Engineer?
* Proven experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, ideally within a defence or high-integrity engineering environment.
* Proficient in Creo 3D CAD design tool.
* A strong understanding of a range of relevant engineering areas, including several of the following:
* Manufacturing processes & tolerance studies
* Mass property calculations & material selection
* Design for Manufacture/Assembly (DfM/A)
* Environmental gasket sealing & test procedures
* Defence standards and product lifecycle knowledge
* Industrial validation and review processes
* Excellent team-working skills with the ability to operate across multi-functional teams.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an appreciation for other engineering domains.
My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!
***PLEASE NOTE***
* Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cambridge, Eastern Platform Recruitment Limited
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Senior Mechanical Engineer Optomechanical Systems
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £50,000 £70,000
Platform Recruitment is working with a cutting-edge technology company developing complex precision systems for high-performance consumer and industrial products. As part of continued growth, theyre seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation electro-mech.
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