Mechancial Design Engineer

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Job description

Our client, a Defence and Maritime supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on an initial 6 month contract at their site in Rugeley.

• Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider sole British nationals and you must be eligible for full SC Clearance.
• Hybrid working at their site in Rugeley.
• Market rates, inside IR35.
• 6 month initial contract with possible extensions.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Generating drawings from models in CAD
• Carrying out minor elements of product design
• Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery
• Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection
• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Good knowledge of materials
• Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews
• Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal

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