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Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Projects (DV)

Bedfordshire

Permanent | Full?time (37.5 hrs/week)

4 day working week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible hours

Developed Vetting (DV) required

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Special Projects engineering team delivering mission critical solutions within the UK defence sector.

This role sits at the forefront of highly classified programmes and offers the chance to work on technically challenging designs, from concept through to prototype, test and delivery, in a secure, collaborative environment.

If you thrive on complex engineering problems, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, and are comfortable operating at a high security classification, this role offers genuine technical depth and long?term career development.

What You'll Be Working On

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the full engineering lifecycle, including:

Developing innovative, robust mechanical design solutions from requirements and design briefs

Producing concept and detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD

Creating supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions

Designing high-integrity components, complex mechanisms and linkages

Defining and specifying electrical interfaces for mechanical sub-systems

Collaborating closely with Subject Matter Experts and Design Authorities

Supporting drawing production and configuration control using Windchill PDM

Preparing and presenting design review packs to senior stakeholders

Supporting prototype manufacture, assembly and supplier engagement

Leading and participating in physical testing and design proving

Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, safety requirements and legislation

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Ability to work in the UK without restriction

DV clearance held or willingness to enter DV vetting immediately

Sole UK (due to the nature of the work)

Proven experience in mechanical sub-system and component design

Strong experience with CREO CAD and Windchill PDM

Knowledge of complex mechanism design principles

Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations

Excellent attention to detail and high-quality technical documentation skills

Experience delivering designs for harsh or demanding environmentsHighly desirable:

Background in Defence, Aerospace or Space sectors

Experience specifying materials, treatments and finishes for high-performance products

Experience designing mechanical systems with integrated electrical interfaces

Security & Working Arrangements

BPSS required to start; DV required for the role (support provided through the process if not already held)

100% onsite working due to security requirements

Long-term, secure programmes with strong investment in engineering capability

What's On Offer

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

4-day working week supporting excellent work/life balance

The opportunity to work on high-impact, highly classified defence projects

Interested?

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong defence, aerospace or space experience - and the ability to operate at DV level - we'd like to hear from you.

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