Mechanical Design Engineer; Military Packaging Design

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance
• 12-month initial contract
• 50 p/h Umbrella, inside
• Based in Stevenage, 2-3 days per week onsite

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.

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)