Mechanical Design Engineer Portsmouth Up to £40k

Progressive GE and an Engineering Innovator in Mechanical Systems & Products for Defence, Rail, Aerospace, Marine & Medical Sectors are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer on a Staff basis, for their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ based near Portsmouth, due to significant business growth and project pipeline for 2025-2026 onwards.

Reporting in the Chief Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle design (from concept) of complex Mechanical Systems & Products for safety-critical & regulated industries, including Defence, Rail, Aerospace, Marine & Medical applications.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

Producing concept & detailed designs using CAD Software, including design schemes, detailed design & manufacturing drawings, reports & associated documentation
Conduct and/or support Stress & Safety Analysis (though calculations & analysis software)
Contribute to qualification test schedules (test definitions) and witness testing
Provide support for failure investigations.

Experience, Qualifications & Experience Required for Mechanical Design Engineer Role:

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering etc)
3D CAD Design experience (Concept & Detailed) & ability to use FEA software / create hand and software-based calculations
Industrial experience designing complex mechanical systems and/or products for regulated industries / safety-critical environments, working to industry standards, codes & regulations.
GA & Detailed Design experience, as well as DFM, including fabrication, welding & machining processes
Knowledge of metallic materials (incl. mechanical, static & fatigue properties)
Ability to write reports and specifications.

For the successful Mechanical Design Engineer, a salary of up to £40k + Benefits is on offer and my client work a 37 hour working week (0730 - 1600 Monday to Thursday, 0730-1230 Friday) and this Mechanical Design Engineer role is 5 days on-site and commutable from Southampton, Hamble, Fareham, Eastleigh, Waterlooville, Chichester, Winchester, Bognor Regis & Havant.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE IS A STAFF / PERMANENT POSITION AND THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE SECURITY CLEARED.

To be considered for this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply via the link below

To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

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