Mechanical Design Engineer Military Packaging Design

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 EngineerRate: £50.00 per hourLocation: 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 weekOvertime: 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  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)