Job Description
Contract Mechanical Design Engineer
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Great rate (inside IR35)
6 months
About the Role
We are urgently seeking to recruit a number of Mechanical Design Engineers, initially on a 6 month contract basis to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.
Experience of working within the defence industry working with Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems (Survivability, Lethality, Structures, Communications, Sights and Sensors) is considered essential for this role.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, prototyping, design proving, engineering documentation, and supporting calculations.
This role demands a high level of innovative thinking and the ability to synthesise ideas into functioning and manufacturable products that are compliant to design specifications and applicable legislation.
Working within a team of engineers and Design Authorities to design and develop high integrity components, complex mechanisms and linkages that will function and be durable in challenging military environments.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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