As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will drive the mechanical design of rugged hardware from concept to manufacture, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments. You will collaborate across materials, thermal management, and sealing, and lead prototyping, testing, and validation. You will engineer for DfM and DfA and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. This role suits an experienced engineer with aerospace/defence exposure who thrives on hands-on prototyping and delivering manufacturable solutions. You will shape products that meet high reliability and environmental requirements while working with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Leading mechanical design from concept through to manufacture
Developing robust products for challenging environments
Improving product reliability and environmental performance
Working across materials, thermal management and sealing
Leading prototyping, testing and product validation
Championing DfM and DfA
Providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Key requirements
Experience developing complex hardware products in aerospace, defence or similar industries
Strong 3D CAD skills—SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar
A proven track record taking products from concept through to manufacture
Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
The ability to lead technical projects and work across multidisciplinary teams
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