Mechanical Design Engineer

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

Important:?All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality.

Working:?The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 2/3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead!

Company Highlights:

• Be part of an organisation that invests in its people and their long-term success:

• Join a company who are a global leader in defence innovation, known not only for its technological excellence but also for its outstanding workplace culture.

• A reputable business who, have a number of awards and recognitions, including Sunday times 'Best Places to Work 2024'. Recognised as a 'Most Loved Organisation'

• A organisation passionate about it's people with accreditations such as 'Investors in People 'We Invest in People' (Gold) & Investors in People 'We Invest in Wellbeing' (Platinum) - the highest level of accreditation.

• Passionate advocates for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with 10+ employee networks.

• Committed employer of veterans and service leavers, awarded as one of the Top 15 Great British Employers of Veterans in the Forces in Business Awards 2025 and Gold member of 'The 5% Club'. Armed Forces Covenant (Gold).

• Be part of a growing team, involved in an international product range, and influencing today's most advanced innovations!

• Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development, and clear career progression!

• Evolving business, with formal training programmes covering both technical and soft skills, complemented by lunchtime learning sessions, language courses, and supported self-study, with access to thousands of online courses and learning resources.

We are excited to be sharing that we have multiple opportunities for experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers, with roles available across all areas of the Product Life Cycle, from mechanical future concepts and detailed design through qualification, production, and in-service support.

The roles offer the chance to lead complex mechanical design work packages on critical defence products and influence design decisions across the full life cycle. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements. The roles provide excellent long-term career progression opportunities within MBDA, including further technical leadership or engineering management pathways. Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineers will be expected to provide technical leadership, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

In these roles the responsibilities are as follows; lead the development of mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with significant industry experience

• Proven ability to lead mechanical design work packages within multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support

• In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities

• Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions

• Experience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners

• Ability to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineers

• Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.

• Understanding of structural, thermal, and/or dynamic analysis (advantageous)

Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.