MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Bristol office on a 12 Month contract basis. The rate on offer is £50 per hour INSIDE IR35, and requires the candidate to be onsite full-time. Before starting the role, the candidate must undergo and attain SC security clearance. Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bristol (on-site) Rate: £50 per hour (via umbrella) Contract: 12 Months Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol. In this role, you'll be working on the mechanical design of complex systems, contributing to high-profile defence projects within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. What you'll be doing:

Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo

Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed

Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements

Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges