Mechanical Engineer - Creo

Cumbria  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Mechanical Engineer - Creo

A Mechanical Engineer with Creo experience is required to work on a four month contract (with the possibility of extension) for our defence client based in Barrow.

This is a 4 month contract with a leading UK defence company.

Overview of the Mechanical Engineer with Creo contract role

  • Derive functional system requirements from customer requirements.
  • Concept generation and development of weapons sub systems including:
    • Structures
    • Ammunition feed systems
    • Elevation/traverse systems
    • Man Machine Interfaces
  • Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards.
  • Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations.
  • Weight optimization of systems/structures via re-design and/or use of advanced materials, such as titanium and aluminium alloys, composites and additive layer manufacturing techniques.
  • Integration of sub-systems into an evolving product design, including laboratory tests, shop-floor development testing and off site trials.
  • Participate in bid preparation to facilitate the development of successful bids.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews

Key skills required for the Mechanical Engineer - Creo

  • Degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline with at least 3 years postgraduate experience within an engineering environment, or to HNC level with 5 years relevant experience.
  • Engineering background in a weapons system or design for military use.
  • Diesel Engine and Military Vehicles experience would be considered
  • Structural/Stress analysis (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA {PTC Simulate/Ansys})
  • System Control (Matlab/Simulink)
  • Hydraulic System Design
  • Advanced Materials: Composites, Additive Layer Manufacturing

If you are a Mechanical Engineer with Creo looking for a new contract either apply online or please contact Mark Ellis on (see below).

Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.

Outsource. Our People. Your Success.

Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.

We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.

The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.

Our Manchester office (which covers the whole of the UK) provides a "one-stop shop" to clients and candidates operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and in addition to Engineers, we source and provide temporary/contract and permanent opportunities for IT, Programme Management and Support Professionals (including Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Administrative Support).

Start date
n.a
Duration
4 months
From
Outsource UK
Published at
13.04.2017
Project ID:
1325532
Contract type
Freelance
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