Social network you want to login/join with:
col-narrow-left
Client:
Location:
Job Category:
Other
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
col-narrow-right
Job Views:
9
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
col-wide
Job Description:
Role: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Join a high-impact engineering team solving some of the toughest design challenges in the defence sector!
Our client is a specialist in delivering advanced solutions for demanding environments, ranging from subsea sensor systems to high powered electric drives. They’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support new and existing programmes, contributing to projects at every stage from initial concepts to delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working on technically complex hardware across the full product lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Develop early-stage mechanical concepts and carry out feasibility assessments
* Deliver detailed design work using 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
* Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to develop integrated solutions
* Support proposal development and bid activities with technical input
* Contribute to best practice and continuous improvement in mechanical engineering
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
* Experience designing precision enclosures or components for rugged or industrial environments
* Strong understanding of manufacturing methods: welding, casting, machining, and metalwork
* Confident user of 3D CAD software (Inventor preferred)
* Knowledge of material selection and performance under thermal, shock, and EMC constraints
* Familiarity with full product lifecycle development and gated review processes
* Strong communicator, capable of explaining technical ideas clearly to peers and stakeholders
* Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Curious mindset and eagerness to contribute to the evolution of engineering practices
* Flexi working
* Hybrid
* Annual bonus
* & More
Please note that candidates will need to be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC clearance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr