We are urgently seeking to recruit a number of Mechanical Design Engineers, initially on a 6 month contract basis to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the further development of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions that are compliant and fit for purpose.
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Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs.
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Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions.
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Work with SMEs, Users and Lethality/Physical Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions.
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Work with a team of Design Engineers with agreed interfaces to develop a single sub-system design solution.
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Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack.
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Create and present Design Review data packs to Senior Engineers and Governors.
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Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams.
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Perform physical testing and design proving activities on engineering prototypes.
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Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable, industry and business standards.
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Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable programme safety requirements and governing safety leg
