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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Farnborough / Remote - with travel

Contract Length: 6 - 12 months

IR35: Inside IR35

Rate: Competitive

Must hold or be able to obtain SC Clearance

About The Role

We are seeking two experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to lead the delivery of complex mechanical design solutions for high-integrity engineering projects across multiple domains, including aerospace, land platforms, autonomy, and maritime. You will be a go-to technical authority, guiding design teams, managing challenging tasks, and delivering optimised, cost-effective solutions that meet rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, verification, and delivery of complex mechanical solutions.
• Chair and contribute to design reviews, working closely with SMEs, suppliers, and customers.
• Apply advanced engineering tools such as CAD, FEA, CFD, thermal analysis, and DFM principles.
• Ensure designs meet compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Produce technical drawings, reports, and safety documentation (HAZID, design safety cases).
• Drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
  
  

• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering technical hardware solutions in regulated industries.
• Strong background in concept development, requirements capture, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in creating detailed technical drawings from 3D models.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selection, coatings, corrosion, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with simulation/modelling tools and mechanical design software (e.g., FEA, CFD).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work independently and influence stakeholders.
  
  

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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