Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedford

Hourly Rate: £54 - £64p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews Please call or email for a slot

Contract Length: 6 Months – Likely To Extend !

Key Skills: Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, CAD

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Drive Mechanical Engineering to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bedford and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

About Us:

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Develop innovative, robust mechanical design solutions from requirements and design briefs
• Produce concept and detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD
• Perform supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
• Collaborate with SMEs, Users, and Design Authorities (Lethality & Physical Design)
• Work within a team of engineers to deliver integrated sub-system solutions
• Support CAD engineers in producing drawings and design data packs
• Create and present Design Review packs to senior engineers and governance forums
• Support prototyping, manufacture, and purchasing activities
• Conduct physical testing and design proving of prototypes
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, programme safety requirements, and legislation

What are we looking for in our next Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Proven experience in the defence industry, specifically with Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems (e.g. Survivability, Lethality, Structures, Communications, Sights & Sensors)
• Strong mechanical design background with full lifecycle experience from concept
• Experience designing complex mechanisms and linkages
• In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD (parametric modelling)
• Experience using Windchill PDM
• Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations
• Knowledge of materials (armoured and non-armoured), surface treatments, and finishing processes
• Track record of delivering designs for harsh operational environments
• High attention to detail and strong engineering documentation skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and problem-solve independently and within a team
• Aerospace and/or military platform design experience
• Previous work on safety-critical or high-integrity mechanical systems

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Mechanical Design Engineer, hit that apply button now!

How to Apply:

Showcase your expertise and passion for Mechanical Design Engineer. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Bedford.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy