Security: SC Clearance Sole UK national On-site: 4 days/week Location: Basildon Rate: £65 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35 Our major defence client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced in the Aerospace and/or Defence Industry and preferably hold SC Security status. The Mechanical Engineer role offers hybrid working, with the option of on-site working at our Basildon office. The frequency of on-site visits shall be agreed with the IPT, to ensure that key Milestones and Deliverables are met on time, to budget and to the desired quality.Key Responsibility Areas • Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. • Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. • 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 solut