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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU1 4FR, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-26
Listing for:
Advanced Resource Managers Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Mechanical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £43-£64ph Inside IR35
Do you have experience using CREO?
Do you have knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
You will be involved in:- Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions that are compliant and fit for purpose
- Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs
- Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
- Work with SMEs, Users, and Lethality/Physical Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions
- Work with a team of Design Engineers with agreed interfaces to develop a single sub-system design solution
- Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack
- Create and present Design Review data packs to Senior Engineers and Governors
- Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams
- Perform physical testing and design proving activities on engineering prototypes
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable, industry and business standards
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable programme safety requirements and governing safety leg
- Experience in the design and development of mechanical products
- Experience of working within the defence or industrial automation industry
- In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce designs
- Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles
- Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations
- Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments
- Understanding of current materials, treatments, and finishing technology for use in defence products
- Impeccable attention to design detail
- Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and problem-solve effectively
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