Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for 3x Mechanical Design Engineers to join them on a contract basis at their site in Rugeley.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain full UK SC Clearance.
Initially working onsite in Rugeley and then transitioning to hybrid working, must be flexible when the project requires.
12 month initial contract.
Inside IR35, competitive market rates.We seek experienced and highly qualified engineers who are passionate about solving challenging engineering problems to exceed our customers' expectations. Our company specialises in developing unique solutions for harsh environments across a diverse range of products, from deep ocean exploration electric field sensors to high-powered electric motors and converters.
In this role, the candidate will collaborate with our Mechanical Design team and specialists from other engineering disciplines to produce mechanical designs in support of our defence products.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Generating models in CAD
Carrying out elements of product design
Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities
The ideal candidate should have:
A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
Proficiency in Solidworks
Good knowledge of materials
Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews
Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal
Strong communication skills