Holt Executive is supporting a well-established and rapidly growing design and manufacturing business, specialising in cutting-edge products for the defence industry with their hire for a Mechanical Engineer for a 12 Month FTC.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Mechanical Engineer to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems, working within a mixed-discipline team to deliver high-quality solutions for our defence clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
Perform classical engineering analysis on designs, including stress, fatigue, and vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulations.
Produce detailed engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing and support lab testing to verify design outputs.
Assist in developing engineering reports, failure investigations, and other documentation to meet customer requirements.
Work with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control, and drive systems into equipment designs.
Support production, test, and field engineering teams, as well as assist sales teams with bids and quotations.
Create designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks).
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures for harsh environ...