DV Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

In this Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will design major components and sub-systems, prototype and prove designs, and produce technical documentation for manufacturability and compliance. You will collaborate with design authorities and SMEs to develop robust, high-integrity solutions suitable for harsh environments. The position emphasizes secure vetting, on-site work in Ampthill, and close coordination with manufacturing and purchasing teams. You will translate requirements into manufacturable products while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role within a security-conscious engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design major components or subsystems and develop robust, manufacturable solutions
• Prototype, design prove, and support calculations and engineering documentation
• Create and review layouts, drawings, and data packs for standards and accuracy
• Collaborate with SMEs, Users, and Design Authorities to finalize concept solutions
• Coordinate with CAD engineers to generate drawings and data packages
• Present Design Review data packs to senior engineers and governors
• Assist with prototypes and verify designs with manufacturing/purchasing
• Conduct physical testing and design proving on engineering prototypes
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements, and legislation

Key requirements

• DV clearance will be required; must be prepared to undergo vetting
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or space domains is highly advantageous
• Direct experience designing mechanical sub-systems and components
• Experience defining electrical interfaces for sub-systems and components
• Knowledge of materials, treatments, and finishing technologies for defence/aerospace/space
• Proficient in CREO CAD and capable of producing complex parametric designs
• Able to use Windchill PDM
• Strong understanding of mechanism design and calculations
• Proven track record delivering designs for harsh environments
• Strong attention to design detail and rigorous documentation
• Ability to plan, schedule, and work both independently and in teams

• strong collaboration
• problem-solving
• attention to detail
• CREO Parametric CAD
• Windchill PDM
• mechanism design and kinematics

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