Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves collaborating with functional teams to develop products that meet customer requirements and engaging in cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies.

• Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities for prime and variant products, including piece parts and assemblies.
• Support and liaise with manufacturing, resolving problems and defects.
• Support functional and environmental testing and trials.
• Communicate with suppliers and purchasing to resolve technical queries.
• Plan and report on day-to-day activities to meet project milestones.
• Gain clarification of and generate requirements, challenging extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, cost, and design complexity.

• Experience using Creo 3D design tool.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerance studies, and environmental tests.
• Knowledge of mass property calculations, material selection, and FMEA.
• Experience with Design for Manufacture/Assembly and Environmental Gasket Sealing.
• Proficiency in tooling/fixtures design and structural design.
• Familiarity with Defence Standards and review processes.
• Understanding of product lifecycles and industrial validation.
• Ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and participate in or host design reviews.
• Appreciation of other engineering areas and domains.

If you are an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Mechanical design, Creo, and manufacturing within the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. This role offers the potential for an extension beyond the initial six-month contract, with flexibility for some remote work and rare UK travel.