MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Stevenage office on a 12 Month contract basis. The rate on offer is 50 per hour INSIDE IR35, and requires the candidate to be onsite full-time. Before starting the role, the candidate must undergo and attain SC security clearance.

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. In this role, you'll be working on the mechanical design of complex systems, contributing to high-profile defence projects within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

What you'll be doing:

Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo
Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed
Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements
Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges
Planning and managing your own tasks in line with project deadlines and reporting requirements
Reviewing and refining technical requirements to reduce cost, complexity and lead time

Key skills and experience:

Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Tolerance analysis
- Structural design and environmental testing
- Material selection
- FMEA
- Mass property calculations
- Gasket sealing and design for manufacture/assembly
- Working with Defence Standards
- Product lifecycle management
Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and participating in design reviews
A broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines (e.g. systems, electronics) is a plus

This is a great opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on critical systems in a challenging but rewarding environment.

To apply, please send your CV and availability.