Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design)

Job Reference: BH-80211

Posted by: Carl Delaney

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Industry: Aerospace
Stevenage, UK
£50 – £50 per Hour

Description of role:

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.        

Job Title: 
Mechanical Design Engineer
Rate: £50.00 per hour
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed.
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Mechanical Design Engineer – Military Packaging Design Job Description:

An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support.
In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across the full life cycle and play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost and scheduled customer requirements. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on skills and experience.
 

Skillset/experience required:

  • Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience
  • Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical design work packages
  • Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support
  • In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities
  • Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions
  • Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners
  • Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)
 

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