Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves collaborating with functional teams to develop products that meet customer requirements and engaging in cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies.

• Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, including both piece parts and assemblies.
• Support and liaise with manufacturing teams to resolve manufacturing problems and defects.
• Provide support for functional and environmental testing and trials.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing departments to resolve technical queries.
• Plan and report on day-to-day activities to meet project milestones.
• Gain and clarify requirements, and challenge extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, costs, and design complexity.

• Experience using Creo 3D design tool.
• Knowledge of several of the following:
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Tolerance studies
  • Environmental test
  • Mass property calculations
  • Material selection
  • FMEA
  • Design for Manufacture/Assembly
  • Environmental gasket sealing
  • Tooling/fixtures design
  • Structural design
  • Defence Standards
  • Review processes
  • Product lifecycles
  • 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

• Location: Bristol or Stevenage
• Security Clearance: SC; potential BPSS start
• Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension
• Work Schedule: 4 days a week on-site; 1 day remote, with flexible start/finish times
• UK travel: Rare
• Educational Background: Degree, HND/HNC beneficial but not mandatory
• Industry Experience: Preferably Defence/Aerospace, but open to other relevant sectors such as Automotive and Oil & Gas

If you are a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer, this role offers an exciting chance to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic and highly respected team. Apply now to join our client's defence and security team in either Bristol or Stevenage.