Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

Are you a Mechanical Design professional seeking your next opportunity? Do you want to work with a world leader that offers a comprehensive international product range incorporating today's most advanced innovations?

Insignis Talent is working with a leading Defense company who are actively seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to bolster their team.

The Mechanical Design Function works in all areas of the Product Life Cycle, from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

You will be leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.

This opportunity provides fantastic development opportunities for career progression, as well as the chance to travel within the UK and Europe.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:



  • Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with experience in Mechanical Design and Development in one of the following areas:

    • Mechanisms

    • Structures

    • Assembly and Integration

    • Concept down selection and development





  • The ability to lead mechanical design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.

  • Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.

  • Robust design experience across the Product Life Cycle (CADMID).

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

  • Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.

  • An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous.

  • Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given).



If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic team, where your expertise and fresh perspectives are valued, apply now to join us in shaping the future of Defense engineering.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work conducted, successful candidates must be able to satisfy a security clearance check.




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