Mechanical Design Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • Staffordshire
  • £68.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in complex enclosure design to join our clients growing engineering team.Key skills required for this roleMechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical, Engineer, SolidworksImportantAll applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole British national.Job descriptionWant to join a company a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?OverviewImportant: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National.Working: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hours (with NO CORE HOURS) | We also have contract roles avalible tooWe are looking for experienced and highly capable Mechanical Design Engineers who are passionate about solving challenging problems and delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.Our engineers work in integrated product teams and are involved throughout the product development lifecycle - from concept through to final delivery.In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with fellow Mechanical Engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality mechanical solutions that support our range of defence and maritime products.Key responsibilitiesCreating and managing detailed 3D CAD models and associated manufacturing and assembly drawingsLeading and supporting mechanical design activities across product development projectsEnsuring compliance with performance, reliability, and environmental requirementsSupporting design reviews and applying best practice design lifecycle processesContributing to engineering excellence and continuous improvement across the teamProviding technical input to future product developments and business opportunitiesQualifications / Skills requiredA degree (or higher) in Mechanical EngineeringBroad engineering knowledge, with exposure to systems, electrical, electromechanical, or rotating machinery disciplinesStrong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD platformsExperience in manufacturing techniques for enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, and surface protectionA solid understanding of materials and their mechanical propertiesExperience designing to stringent standards, including for shock, EMC, and thermal conditionsFamiliarity with structured design processes, including gated phases and formal design reviewsStrong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindsetDesirable:Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageousExperience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.Some company benefits are:Flexible working hours with no core working hoursManage your hours over a monthAnnual bonusCasual dress25 days holidayChristmas 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 stores4 x annual salary life coverYearly salary reviews

Matchtech Group