Senior Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks)

Join a growing engineering team developing advanced underwater and marine technology solutions. You will take ownership of mechanical design activities, supporting projects from concept development through to manufacture and testing. Location: Bedford On-site Requirement: On Site Seniority: 10+ Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance. Key Responsibilities - Lead mechanical design activities for complex engineered products. - Produce detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings. - Support design reviews and technical decision-making. - Conduct engineering analysis and design assessments. - Work closely with manufacturing and test teams. - Support prototype development and product improvement initiatives. Qualifications - Extensive experience delivering mechanical design solutions. - Experience throughout the product development lifecycle. - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design principles. Required Skills - Extensive experience using SolidWorks to develop detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings. - Strong understanding of product development from concept generation through to manufacture and testing. - Experience performing engineering analysis and design evaluation to support technical decision-making. - Ability to work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective. - Proven experience delivering mechanical solutions within complex engineering environments. Soft Skills & Collaboration - Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide design activities and mentor others. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams. - Proactive and pragmatic approach to engineering problem solving. - Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high technical standards. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Desirable Skills - Experience working within marine, subsea, or underwater technology sectors. - Knowledge of finite element analysis and structural assessment techniques. - Experience designing housings or mechanical assemblies for electronic systems. - Familiarity with environmental qualification and testing activities.