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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 14 July 2025
Salary: £50.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 August 2025
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Company: Carbon60
Job type: Contract
Job reference: BBBH164755_1752489003

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Summary

About the Role

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced missile systems. This is a hands-on design role within a multi-disciplinary team, ideal for someone with strong CAD skills and experience in defence, aerospace, or similar industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead mechanical design and proving activities for assemblies and components
  • Resolve manufacturing issues and support testing and trials
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on technical queries
  • Participate in design reviews and project planning
Essential Skills
  • Proficient in Creo 3D CAD
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Manufacturing processes & tolerance studies
    • Structural design & material selection
    • FMEA, DfM/A, and environmental sealing
    • Defence standards & product lifecycle management
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Background
  • Defence or aerospace industry experience preferred
  • Automotive or similar sectors considered with relevant skillset

Apply now to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team shaping the future of defence technology.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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