Job Description

Location: Brighton

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: 50ph LTD (Outside IR35)

Role details:
Our client, a leading company in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Brighton on a contract basis. This role involves being a part of a multi-disciplined team to produce concept and detailed designs that meet internal and external customer requirements within defined schedule and cost parameters.

• Produce design schemes and proposals in response to specifications, under the guidance of lead engineers and senior designers
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations, stress analysis, and fluid dynamics (FEA and CFD)
• Develop innovative, well-engineered conceptual solutions and design proposals using SolidWorks
• Guide and inspire less experienced engineers
• Write technical reports and project documentation
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to resolve problems throughout the product development life cycle
• Calculate the first order strength and performance of design solutions
• Select appropriate materials and material forming solutions suitable for the quantity of components
• Check design drawings for completeness and accuracy and select proprietary parts/components
• Support investigations, solutions, and write reports
• Follow procedures to meet ISO-9001 and AS9100 requirements
• Liaise with production engineering to ensure optimum production methods and materials are chosen

• Experience in mechanical engineering with an understanding of systems engineering requirements
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Experience in aerospace engineering, though multiple sector experience is also considered
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing, stack-up analysis, BS8888, and limits/fits
• Ability to perform mechanical detailing, with electrical knowledge an advantage
• Technical report writing and familiarity with design office practices
• Ability to resolve challenges ingeniously and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload appropriately
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes
• Relevant engineering degree such as BEng, BSc, MSc, MEng in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Professional membership or working towards membership of IMechE or IET

• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, including electrical cabling in extreme environments (aerospace) and electronics packaging.
• Experience in assemblies / GD&T / vibration damping / structures

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Brighton.