Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer : Defence Sector

Step into a career-defining role where your engineering expertise contributes directly to pioneering projects within the defence sector. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be part of a global organisation that champions analytical thinking, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work on advanced structural engineering solutions that shape the future of bridging systems, making a meaningful, long-term impact while continuing to grow within a forward-thinking design team.

• Deliver stress analysis, fatigue assessments, and structural design calculations, including non-linear FEA, to guarantee the integrity and performance of bridging products.
• Develop comprehensive test specifications, acceptance criteria, and technical reports that satisfy customer, industry, and legislative requirements.
• Manage both internal and external engineering activities, carrying out detailed design reviews and ensuring full compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Work directly with customers to clarify scope, confirm deliverables, and manage project plans, workload distribution, and resource requirements.
• Investigate and resolve issues relating to non-conforming components, leading root-cause analysis initiatives and driving continuous improvement across processes and products.
• Interpret design criteria and ensure all engineering outputs align with relevant standards, codes, and technical specifications.

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, accompanied by Chartered status with a recognised engineering institution.
• Deep understanding of structural behaviour, material science, and proficiency in FEA tools such as ANSYS.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, fatigue evaluation methodologies, and structural integrity assessments.
• Experience with aluminium and steel fabrication processes, as well as interpreting and creating detailed technical documentation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, simulation-led design validation, and hands-on familiarity with strain gauging techniques.

In this role, you will help deliver robust, high-performance bridging solutions that meet demanding operational and environmental requirements. You’ll join a team committed to engineering excellence, contributing directly to ongoing product evolution, improved processes, and the advancement of cutting-edge structural technologies. Your technical insight will play a crucial part in maintaining the company’s position as a leader in the defence engineering sector.

Based in Stockport, this position offers hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to balance on-site collaboration with home-based productivity.

If you’re ready to elevate your engineering career and work on projects that truly make a difference, this is your opportunity. Apply now to become a Mechanical Design Engineer and join a team that values ambition, innovation, and technical mastery.

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