Design Engineer (Mechanical)

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Job description

Position: Design Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Salary: Dependent on experience, you will need to pass MOD security clearence

The Background and Role

An innovative organisation in a specialist Aerospace and defence-related industry is looking for a flexible and adaptable Design Engineer to join their team. The candidate must be a UK national and will need to pass security vetting upon employment.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

Be qualified to SVQ/NVQ level 5 or ONC/HNC (Minimum Level 4) or City & Guilds T4 or T6 in Mechanical Engineering, with a supporting EITB Approved Apprenticeship.

Have a good understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and the ability to apply them in an analytical and methodical approach.

Have a strong background in Design/Project Administration/Engineering.

Possess a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.

Knowledge of SolidWorks Solid Modelling would be an advantage.

Be flexible and adaptable to a range of working methods and processes.

Be well-organised, able to communicate technical and practical concepts, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

Compile, monitor, and update project plans and status reports.

Compile, monitor, and update project engineering and procurement project files.

Provide technical and administrative support for specific projects.

Provide technical and administrative support for drawing and parts list release and modification.

Provide technical support during the procurement, build, and test phases of specific projects.

Generate project procurement lists, raise project RFQs and purchase orders.

Monitor and actively progress the project procurement process.

Be responsible for receiving project deliveries, goods inwards approval, and assignment to the relevant project.

Undertake associated project duties as requested by Senior Management.

Experience

Preferably 5+ years in a Mechanical Design/Manufacturing Environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment within the defence sector. If you have the necessary qualifications and experience, and you are a flexible, team-oriented professional, we encourage you to apply.

Excellent Salary

Pension

Free on site parking

Canteen

Benefits

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