Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer - Defence & Electronics Industry
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design/Hardware Engineer to support a key defence project based in Christchurch, UK. This role requires a presence in the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and falls inside IR35 .
Contract Details:
* Duration: Until 31st August 2025 (with potential extension)
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours per day)
* Clearance Requirements: SC clearance is highly desirable. Candidates without SC clearance must be eligible for BPSS and must be UK nationals born in the UK due to project requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop packaging and mounting arrangements for COTS items.
* Create electro-mechanical assembly designs.
* Produce part and GA drawings.
* Conduct peer reviews and design-for-manufacture assessments.
* Develop cable routing in 3D CAD.
* Generate cable/harness assemblies and associated drawings.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Qualification in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer .
* Proficiency with 3D CAD software (such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks).
* Knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.
* Experience in designing sheet metal, machined parts, and assemblies .
* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities .
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
* Experience with cable routing and management .
Desirable Experience:
* Basic understanding of electronics .
* Experience with FEA and CFD simulations .
* Familiarity with EMC compliance design .
* Experience designing for military applications .