Mechanical Engineer FTC

Reference: BBBH40041_1744624852
  • £35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
  • Horsham, West Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Defence

Lead the design and development of complex, high-performance systems for the defence sector, utilising advanced engineering techniques and SolidWorks to deliver solutions that withstand the most demanding environments, from concept through to production.

Mechanical Engineer 12 Month FTC
SALARY - UP TO £40,000!
LOCATION - WEST SUSSEX

What we can offer you:

  • Group Pension Plan - with matched contributions up to 5%
  • Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
  • Discounts on Gym Memberships
  • Rewards Platform - including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings


The role:
In this role, you will design and develop electro-mechanical mechanisms for the defence sector, conducting engineering analysis, producing detailed drawings, and testing designs for conformance. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electronic and control systems, while supporting production, testing, and sales teams. Your expertise in SolidWorks and engineering analysis will be key in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

What we want from you:

  • Over 2 years of experience in an engineering role, with a focus on designing complex mechanisms and structures.
  • Proven expertise in designing systems from concept through to production, ideally within the defence sector or harsh environments.
  • Skilled in analysing loads and designing solutions for components such as gear drives, bearings, and motors.
  • Strong understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques and their application in design.
  • Proficient in using SolidWorks CAD system for developing detailed engineering designs.



For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

This role is perfect If you're interested in working with one of the fastest growing names in the defence industry, click "Apply Now"!

Ryan Flood Recruitment Consultant

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