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Mechanical Designer

Technical Staffing Resources Limited
Swindon
1 week ago
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Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are aleading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.
KBR are looking to recruit a

Mechanical Designer

for a 6 month contract, based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

On Offer

Competitive hourly pay rate
Outside IR35 work engagement
Hybrid working - 4days in the office, 1daywork from home
NB

. The chosen candidate must be eligible to obtain entry level security checks (BPSS), as such, we can only consider candidateswiththe right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

Produce drawings for parts of equipment including generators and distribution equipment
Lead and contribute to the mechanical design of systems and supporting structures
Provide engineering support through prototype build, testing, and qualification phases, resolving design issues and implementing corrective actions.
Conduct design reviews and configuration management activities in collaboration with Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering teams
Experience and Qualifications:

Over 5 years experience within design engineering, having completed projects of generators and distribution equipment
Proficient in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
Familiarity with MOD standards and Defence Standardsrelevant to mechanical and power systems.
Understanding of manufacturing processes for military grade equipment
If the above opportunity describes you, then I would love to speak with you, call me - .
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