Mechanical Design Engineer

606004
  • Negotiable
  • Brighton, England
  • Contract


Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Brighton.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineering design and 3D CAD modelling using SolidWorks
  • Mechanical drawing creation and management of Bill of Materials (BoM)
  • Design changes including Design Change Requests (DCRs)
  • Performing mechanical stress and vibration analysis
  • Preparing technical reports and delivering presentations
  • Participating in design reviews and project meetings
  • Supporting design engineering processes and configuration management
  • Ensuring all drawings are production-ready and supporting production readiness of drawing packs

Job Requirements:

  • Experience with 3D CAD modelling and drawings, particularly with SolidWorks and PDM control
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), vibration damping, and structural analysis
  • A strong background in release systems, aerospace, or defence sectors
  • Skilled in configuration management and design change processes
  • Ability to create detailed mechanical drawings and technical documentation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Further Information:

  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting.
  • 6-month initial contract.
  • Rates are open to negotiation, outside IR35.
  • 4 days per week onsite in Brighton.


If you are a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a challenging contract role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Brighton.

Rory Wood Defence Fulfilment Team Leader

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