Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer ( Pro-Engineer experience is required ) :

World class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. Pro-Engineer experience is required.

The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after).

You do not need to hold current SC Security Clearance; however you must be eligible to be cleared to this level.

Department offering rates of £27 - £30 per hour.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description:

To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with all relevant process, quality and other requirements, supplying specialist advice and support across projects and to other functions as appropriate

• Responsible for generation and delivery of concept and manufacturing design definitions, based on technical specifications, requirements and other constraints.
• Participate in developing and maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures.
• Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan and budget.
• Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids.
• Define appropriate test programs for design verification and make results-based recommendations on their outcome, including suggestions for improving test/diagnosis process.
• Generate applicable interface requirements and other specifications as required.
• Present work in various forums as required.
• Keep up to date in relevant technical areas; develop skills and capabilities and supply support and expertise to others as required.
• Act as the main point of contact with customers (internal and external) and/or suppliers and collaborators on assigned engineering matters.
• Lead engineering support activities in the field and for assigned products; develop documentation to support in-service use.
• Lead a small sub-team as required.

Skills / Experience:

ProE experience is mandatory.

• Knowledge & experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical design.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline plus a number of years of relevant experience, or HND/HNC and substantial practical experience in working form a basis of concept and principles. Ideally a Chartered Engineer.
• Relevant 3D CAD skills required.
• Experience in more than one phase of the engineering life cycle, with sufficient experience of the total life cycle to ensure a good understanding of adjacent phases and through-life engineering issues
• Capable of managing projects/work packages
• Substantial analytical and problem solving skills
• Full understanding of relevant engineering and quality standards
• Understanding of structural/thermal analysis would be an advantage.