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Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Salary
- 50.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Matchtech
- Closes
- 10 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance12-month initial contract 50 p/h Umbrella, insideBased in Stevenage, 2-3 days per week onsite
Responsibilities:
Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support.
In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across the full life cycle and play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost and scheduled customer requirements. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
Skillset/experience required:
Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experienceProven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical design work packagesStrong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service supportIn-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activitiesRobust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFMStrong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisionsExperience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partnersAbility to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineersRelevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)
Ad ID: 5417841386
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