Overview

My client is a leading Engineering and Construction company, delivering innovative solutions to defence and national security organisations globally, such as deployable containerised systems.

Due to their recent success in winning a significant new contract, they are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in producing comprehensive and innovative mechanical designs, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical systems into larger engineering projects.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact to the business.

Role

Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will create, draft and design product layouts and schemes using customer specifications, as well as testing products and amending designs where necessary.
• Work on the resolution of design issues for faulty or damaged products to ensure future design integrity.
• 3D modelling using Autodesk Inventor.
• 2D drafting using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Autodesk Inventor.
• Preparation and review of technical documentation including proposals, statements of works (SoW) and specifications.
• Production of bills of materials (BoMs).
• Providing technical support for production and integration.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical tenders and budgets.
• Report writing, including proposals, statement of work (SoW) and specifications.
• Requests for quotations for specialist equipment.
• Liaison with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Leading and participating in internal and external design review meetings.
• Working collaboratively with other design engineers and project managers.

Qualifications and Skills

• To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified with a degree or higher education qualification (HNC/HND) in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant subject, with strong post-qualification mechanical experience in a design environment, with excellent technical understanding of engineering principles.
• You will need to be proficient in the use of Autodesk Inventor, with a working knowledge of AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel & Outlook.
• You will be able to perform engineering calculations and read and fully understand engineering plans and details.
• Experience of the integration of multiple services within containerised or modular builds would be a significant advantage.
• Working knowledge of BS/ISO Standards.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills with an analytical approach to implementation.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets and work to deadlines.

Location and Terms

Weymouth area, Dorset

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Hybrid working - significant flexibility offered

Key Skills

Mechanical Engineer, Design, Mechanical Design Engineer, 3D, 2D, FEA, CAD, Autodesk, AutoCAD, Inventor, Modular, Integrated, Containerised, Containerized, Construction.

Security and Eligibility

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Company and Application Process

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don’t hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This role is a PERMANENT position