Description
Mechanical Engineer
A Mechanical Engineer is required to work on a twelve month contract, with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Washington/Northumberland
A great opportunity to join a company focussed on an ambitious campaign of business winning and product development that needs dedicated and competent individuals to deliver the quality products that we strive to support our Customers with.
Overview of the Mechanical Engineer contract role
This role will involve working on fast paced prototype programmes related to major platform contracts. As a Mechanical Engineer, your specific role will focus on the design, integration, test and build of equipment at the system and sub-system levels, in order to deliver high performing products within wider project timescales.
Key skills required for the Mechanical Engineer
The role is based in Washington.
- Undertake the mechanical design tasks associated with the development of specific systems/equipment, involving: Detailed design, including the development of production drawings.
- Carry out engineering calculations as required to justify a proposed course of action.
- Input to relevant safety cases.
- Assisting in the validation of systems/equipment, including the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and the writing/investigation of test problem reports.
- Engagement with key suppliers.
- Contribute to the planning process required to schedule work.
- Managing technical issues.
- Support integration, build, test and demonstration activities
- Undertake the mechanical design tasks associated with the development of specific systems/equipment, involving:
- Detailed design, including the development of production drawings.
- Carry out engineering calculations as required to justify a proposed course of action.
- Input to relevant safety cases.
- Assisting in the validation of systems/equipment, including the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and the writing/investigation of test problem reports.
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