Contract Mechanical Engineer
Bedford, England, United Kingdom
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Contract KEY BULLET POINTS Mechanical Design Engineer – 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire £55–£64 per hour (Inside IR35) 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu), 37.5 hours Experience with Creo, Windchill, AFV or Aerospace essential ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a leading global defence organisation working at the forefront of innovation in military engineering. Their Bedfordshire-based site … You’ll join a cross-functional team responsible for the concept, design, development and testing of mechanical components and assemblies for use in armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. Using Creo and Windchill , you will take responsibility for everything from concept creation through to design validation, documentation and prototyping. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Proven mechanical design experience in … defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Expert in CREO Parametric CAD Experienced with Windchill PDM systems Familiar with structural / kinematic calculations and mechanical tolerancing Able to design for harsh or safety-critical environments Understanding of materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes Must be a sole UK national (due to security clearance requirements) Must be eligible for SC clearance More ❯
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