Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Mercury Hampton Ltd

Mechanical Design Engineer - Shape the Future of Defence Technology!

• Location: Birmingham (Predominantly site-based role) – Flexible working available
• Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
• 8% Matched Pension,
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme,
• Cycle to Work scheme,
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays,
• Private Healthcare scheme

Mercury Hampton are working with a global multi-million pound manufacturer of bespoke engineering products for applications in the critical engineering sectors.
This group of businesses currently have turnover in excess of £1 billion and due to continued growth and expansion – they are looking to expand their design team.
This position has massive progression opportunities – My client are always looking for talented individuals to become internal team leaders, supervisors and managers.
You will have a background in mechanical engineering, you will be experienced in SolidWorks and 3D Drawings, you will probably have been working in a highly regulated critical engineering market, such as defence, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive etc.
The key to this role is a dynamic can do attitude.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of defence technology, designing and developing critical products for high-stakes applications. You’ll be instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring product excellence, and contributing to national defence capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop cutting-edge products for defence/marine/aerospace applications
• Conduct detailed engineering analyses for performance, reliability, and safety in extreme conditions – including One Offs, Two Offs, Sample Testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate products into defence systems
• Oversee testing and ensure compliance with industry, military, and government standards – Heavily Regulated Products and Standards
• Work with clients in a consultative role providing design solutions tailored to a client’s needs interpreting specifications, reviewing designs and supporting product validation.