Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire – Hybrid

We are urgently seeking to recruit a number of Mechanical Design Engineers, initially on a 6 month contract basis to be based predominantly on–site at our Bedfordshire offices.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the further development of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical products, especially in Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) domain seen as a huge advantage.
• Experience of working within the defence or industrial automation industry is essential.
• 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.

You will need to hold or be eligible to hold SC clearance.