Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Southampton (4 days per week onsite)Duration: 6 month initial contractRate: 64ph UMB (Inside IR35) - due to onsite requirements Role details:Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Key Responsibility AreasSupport senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.Generation of mechanical solutions for harsh environments (Shock, Vibration, Temperature, EMC, etc).Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GDandT.Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter).Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. Skills, Qualifications and KnowledgeExperience in:Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience.Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including RF).Perform ''hands on'' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).Experienced in the integration of Printed Circuit Boards within a mechanical structure, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, ..... full job details .....