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The Mechanical Engineer – Contractor is responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture and implementation.
The role requires strong technical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage complex engineering activities while supporting the development of junior engineers.
The successful candidate will contribute to product and process improvements, support project delivery, and ensure engineering outputs are safe, compliant, and delivered to the required quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
The Mechanical Engineer – Contractor is responsible for the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture and implementation. The role requires strong technical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage complex engineering activities while supporting the development of junior engineers.
The successful candidate will contribute to product and process improvements, support project delivery, and ensure engineering outputs are safe, compliant, and delivered to the required quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and assemblies.
Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
Develop robust engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture and implementation.
Apply engineering analysis techniques, including FEA, to support design decisions.
Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and company procedures.
Support design reviews, technical reviews, and engineering assurance activities.
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Deliver engineering work packages to agreed quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Manage technical risks and support resolution of engineering issues.
Liaise with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Support project planning, estimating, and progress reporting activities.
Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning activities.
Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles throughout the design process.
Strong mechanical design capability.
Sound engineering judgement and decision-making.
Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Takes ownership and accountability for engineering deliverables.
Leads by example and promotes best engineering practice.
Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
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