Mechanical Design Engineer

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in complex enclosure design to join our defence client based in High Wycombe.

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance.

Working: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hours

Job description

Want to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with specialists from other engineering disciplines and provide mechanical design expertise to support business opportunities.

This includes conducting feasibility studies, developing technology, creating concept designs for new products, and preparing bids and proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Generating concept design proposals and feasibility studies to support product development programs
• Carrying out elements of product design
• Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

Qualifications / Skills required

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
• Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably AutoDesk Inventor or Solidworks
• Good knowledge of materials
• Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews
• Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal
• Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting in front of customers

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Self-driven, with an ability to manage workload under challenging timescales
• Eagerness to learn and understand the organisation's engineering history with an opportunity to shape how we do things in the future

Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

Company Highlights:

"All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" *Glassdoor review

"The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help" *Glassdoor review

Named as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021

Some company benefits are:

• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover