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Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

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Posted 20 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a 6-month contract based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
  • The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £55-£64 (Inside IR35) and features a 4-day workweek with 37.5 hours.
  • Candidates must have proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace, or Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV).
  • Expertise in Creo Parametric CAD and experience with Windchill PDM systems are essential for this role.
  • Applicants must be sole UK nationals and eligible for SC clearance due to security requirements.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

KEY BULLET POINTS

  • Mechanical Design Engineer - 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire
  • £55-£64 per hour (Inside IR35)
  • 4-day workweek (Mon-Thu), 37.5 hours
  • Experience with Creo, Windchill, AFV or Aerospace essential

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading global defence organisation working at the forefront of innovation in military engineering. Their Bedfordshire-based site delivers mission-critical technology and high-integrity mechanical design for armoured vehicles and aerospace platforms. Due to demand on a major programme, they are now seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers to join their growing team.

THE BENEFITS

  • £55-£64 per hour (Inside IR35)
  • 6-month contract (likely extensions)
  • 4-day working week - site closed every Friday
  • Cutting-edge defence and aerospace project exposure
  • Modern on-site facilities
  • Sole UK nationals only (SC clearance required)

THE MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE

You'll join a cross-functional team responsible for the concept, design, development and testing of mechanical components and assemblies for use in armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. Using Creo and Windchill, you will take responsibility for everything from concept creation through to design validation, documentation and prototyping.

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Proven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)
  • Expert in CREO Parametric CAD
  • Experienced with Windchill PDM systems
  • Familiar with structural/kinematic calculations and mechanical tolerancing
  • Able to design for harsh or safety-critical environments
  • Understanding of materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes
  • Must be a sole UK national (due to security clearance requirements)
  • Must be eligible for SC clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:

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KEY SKILLS

Mechanical Design, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, Armoured Vehicles, PDM, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, SC Clearance, NSD

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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