Job Title: SC Cleared Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: New Malden, London
Duration: 6 months with likely extension
Rate: Up to -500 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

If you enjoy owning mechanical solutions end-to-end-from concept and analysis through design sign-off, documentation, and support to testing-this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference for a reputed client in secure environment.

What you''ll be doing:

• Lead mechanical design engineering as a technical SME, analysing designs and justifying component selection
• Deliver Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal Analysis (CFD) to support robust mechanical solutions
• Resolve mechanical issues across hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification
• Produce, review and approve mechanical technical documentation including drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Sign off mechanical designs and help ensure the mechanical team conform to applicable processes during design, development and build
• Support testing and qualification where required, and help verify/validate mechanical requirements through technical documents
• Manage mechanical baseline and change control activities in line with Configuration Management (CM) processes
• Raise and manage mechanical design risks and support Technical Queries (TQs) for ratification
• Act as a delegated mechanical Design Authority (DA) when required, and supervise/project lead other engineers as needed
• Serve as a customer, supplier and manufacturer mechanical technical point of contact-liaising confidently to keep projects moving
• Report progress to Project/Programme Managers and the Hardware Manager, and assist with estimates and process improvement

What you''ll bring:

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisation and workload prioritisation to meet deadlines
• A proactive, flexible approach to changing priorities-able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Creo (or similar) for efficient CAD delivery
• The ability to deliver presentations and communicate clearly in fluent written and spoken English
• A strong customer focus and an engaging "can do" attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex, fast-moving environment
• SC clearance (or ability to achieve it)

Additional information:

• Experience or understanding of shock, vibration, EMC and climatic testing is beneficial
• Familiarity with defence programmes, and/or naval Platform Management Systems (PMS) for surface and sub-surface programmes, is advantageous

If you''re ready to lead mechanical design with impact-balancing technical depth with strong stakeholder engagement-apply today. Our client would love to hear from you.

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