Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £62,000

Do you have experience with CREO CAD?

Do you have experience using Windchill PDM systems?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!

As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, high-level MOD security clearance will be required.

You will be involved in:

• Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions that are compliant and fit for purpose
• Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs
• Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
• Work with SMEs, Users, and Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions
• Work with a team of Design Engineers with agreed interfaces to develop a single sub-system design solution
• Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack
• Create and present Design Review data packs to Senior Engineers and Governors
• Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams
• Perform physical testing and design proving activities on engineering prototypes
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable, industry and business standards
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable programme safety requirements and governing safety legislation

Your skillset & experience:

• Experience working within the defence, Aerospace, or Space domain is a strong advantage
• Proven, direct experience in the design and development of mechanical sub-systems and components
• Proven, direct experience in the design and specification of electrical interfaces for sub-systems and components
• Understanding of current materials, treatments, and finishing technology for use in Defence, Aerospace, and Space products
• Working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience using the tool to produce complex parametric designs
• Able to use Windchill PDM system
• Knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles
• Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations
• Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £62,000

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.