Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Up to 62,000 Permanent Predominantly On-Site Want to work on engineering projects that offer a genuine technical challenge? We''re working with a leading organisation in the UK defence sector to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an established engineering team based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This is an opportunity to work on complex mechanical systems and assemblies, taking designs from initial concept through development, testing and manufacture. We''re particularly interested in speaking with engineers who enjoy solving technical problems, taking ownership of their work and seeing their designs become real products. The role You''ll be involved in the design and development of complex mechanical systems, working alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies and systems. Creating detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings. Supporting projects from concept through detailed design, testing and production. Applying GDandT, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture principles. Carrying out engineering calculations and supporting FEA activities. Participating in design reviews and resolving technical challenges. Working closely with manufacturing, electronics and systems engineering teams. Supporting continuous improvement and engineering best practices. What we''re ..... full job details .....