Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves collaborating with functional teams to develop products that meet customer requirements and engaging in cutting‑edge research of novel mechanical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, including both piece parts and assemblies.
• Support and liaise with manufacturing teams to resolve manufacturing problems and defects.
• Provide support for functional and environmental testing and trials.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing departments to resolve technical queries.
• Plan and report on day‑to‑day activities to meet project milestones.
• Gain and clarify requirements, and challenge extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, costs...