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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements:

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

Desirable Skills:

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