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Mechanical Design Engineer

Ref no. BHN588281
Benefits Additional Benefits to be seen below.
Location Staffordshire, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in complex enclosure design to join our clients growing engineering team.

Key skills required for this role

Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical, Engineer, Solidworks

Important

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole British national.

Job description

Want to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

Overview

Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National.

Working: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hours (with NO CORE HOURS) | We also have contract roles avalible too

We are looking for experienced and highly capable Mechanical Design Engineers who are passionate about solving challenging problems and delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Our engineers work in integrated product teams and are involved throughout the product development lifecycle - from concept through to final delivery.

In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with fellow Mechanical Engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality mechanical solutions that support our range of defence and maritime products.

Key responsibilities

  • Creating and managing detailed 3D CAD models and associated manufacturing and assembly drawings

  • Leading and supporting mechanical design activities across product development projects

  • Ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and environmental requirements

  • Supporting design reviews and applying best practice design lifecycle processes

  • Contributing to engineering excellence and continuous improvement across the team

  • Providing technical input to future product developments and business opportunities

Qualifications / Skills required

  • A degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering

  • Broad engineering knowledge, with exposure to systems, electrical, electromechanical, or rotating machinery disciplines

  • Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD platforms

  • Experience in manufacturing techniques for enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, and surface protection

  • A solid understanding of materials and their mechanical properties

  • Experience designing to stringent standards, including for shock, EMC, and thermal conditions

  • Familiarity with structured design processes, including gated phases and formal design reviews

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset

Desirable:

  • Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous

  • Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Some company benefits are:

    • Flexible working hours with no core working hours

    • Manage your hours over a month

    • Annual bonus

    • Casual dress

    • 25 days holiday

    • Christmas shut down.

    • Option to buy or sell holiday.

    • Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.

    • Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores

    • 4 x annual salary life cover

    • Yearly salary reviews

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