Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their site in Maidenhead on a contract basis.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance.
6‑month initial contract.
£60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.
Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role.
Job Description
* Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle.
* Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes.
* Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures.
* Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours.
* Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting).
* Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies.
* Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and environmental requirements.
* Generate high‑quality BS8888 technical drawings.
* Select suitable engineering materials, finishes, and standard components.
* Participate in and contribute to peer design reviews.
* Check and verify drawings for clarity, key features, and tolerances.
* Develop mechanical test solutions and supporting verification procedures.
* Present mechanical solutions and effort estimates to stakeholders.
* Follow configuration control and security procedures.
* Collaborate with production and supply chain teams for manufacturing readiness.
* Interface with electronic hardware and PCB teams to integrate mechanical and electronic designs.
* Support project managers in delivering products on schedule and within budget.
Essential Skills, Qualification and Experience
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
* A thorough understanding of key mechanical engineering principles e.g. material selection, stress analysis, vibration analysis, thermodynamics, heat transfer, assembly techniques and manufacturing processes.
* Extensive hands‑on experience of designing complex and rugged electronic enclosures for the defence industry.
* In‑depth knowledge of military and material standards applicable to environmental requirements and testing.
* Extensive use Creo CAD modelling and drafting, version 8 or later.
* Extensive experience in the advanced use of Windchill PLM system, including workflow change management and managing BOMs.
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