Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Carbon 60
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Oct 21, 2025
Contractor Government

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

Join a leading European defence organisation as a Mechanical Design Engineer, contributing to the development of cutting-edge missile systems. This is a hands-on role within a multidisciplinary team, focused on delivering high-quality mechanical solutions for complex defence products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design and proving of components and assemblies using Creo 3D.
  • Liaison with manufacturing, suppliers, and testing teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Support environmental testing and trials.
  • Contribute to design reviews and requirement clarification.

Essential Skills:

  • Proficiency in Creo 3D CAD.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Manufacturing processes
    • Tolerance studies
    • Mass property calculations
    • Material selection
    • FMEA
    • Design for Manufacture/Assembly
    • Structural design
    • Product lifecycle and industrial validation
  • Ability to work within multifunctional engineering teams.

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