Design Engineer

107291
Swindon, Gloucestershire, England
£35 - 42 per hour
Contract
Aerospace & Defence

Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Industry: Defence/Power Generation
Job Location: Swindon
Rate: £35/hr to £42/hr (Ltd, Umbrella)

**Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain BPSS and undergo Security Clearance**

Duties – Design Engineer

• Produce drawings for parts of equipment including generators and distribution equipment
• Lead and contribute to the mechanical design of systems and supporting structures
• Provide engineering support through prototype build, testing, and qualification phases, resolving design issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct design reviews and configuration management activities in collaboration with Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering teams

Experience/Qualifications – Design Engineer

• Experience within design engineering, having completed projects of generators and distribution equipment
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
• Familiarity with MOD standards and Defence Standards relevant to mechanical and power systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for military grade equipment

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or Engineering Manager could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.

For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

 

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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