Permanent

Design Authority

Manpower UK

Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2AH

£50000 - £60000 per annum + + benefits

Posted: 16 July 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 14 August 2026

Ref: BBBH436466

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About the Role

The Design Authority (Mechanical / Project Engineer) role is based in Kidderminster, offering a hybrid working pattern with up to two days remote per week. This permanent position carries a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum plus benefits. You will act as the technical lead for complex, safety-critical systems within the defence sector, overseeing design integrity from concept through to in-service support. Key responsibilities include managing engineering outputs, ensuring compliance with specifications, and guiding project teams. Proficiency in mechanical design, project management, and system integration is essential for this position.

Design Authority (Mechanical / Project Engineer)

Location: Kidderminster (Hybrid - up to 2 days per week remote)
Competitive Salary | Full Time | Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a highly established engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence sector. With a strong UK presence and international footprint, the company designs and delivers complex, safety-critical systems for some of the world''s leading prime contractors and government end users. Known for long-term programmes, technical depth and investment in engineering excellence, the business offers a stable environment working on cutting-edge technology from concept through to in-service support.

About the Role

We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Design Authority to join their Development team. This role provides end-to-end technical ownership of complex mechanical systems, covering concept design, development, qualification, production support and customer interface. You will act as the technical authority, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering inputs and ensuring designs meet stringent safety, performance and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and owning designs through the full engineering lifecycle
Managing design evolution to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Leading DFMEAs, formal design reviews and technical approvals
Specifying, overseeing and reporting on test and trial programmes
Acting as the primary technical interface with customers and suppliers

What You''ll Need

This role suits a detail-driven engineer comfortable operating in high-integrity, safety-critical environments.

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Physics or related discipline
Experience working in an engineering development or design environment
Strong grounding in materials, stress, manufacturing and core engineering principles
Experience with regulated or safety-critical products
Ability to communicate complex technical content clearly and effectively

Desirable:

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
DFMEA and Design for Manufacture / Cost experience
Exposure to EN9100 or quality-driven engineering environments
Hands-on testing, trials or hardware assessment experience

Apply Now!

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking technical ownership, long-term projects and exposure to complex, real-world engineering challenges within the defence sector.

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