Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Product Development)Location: Herefordshire, UK (On-site)Salary: £50,000 - £90,000 Depending on relevant experienceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). This is a fully on-site position based in Herefordshire.We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation delivering advanced technology solutions for highly sensitive programmes within the defence and aerospace sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join a multidisciplinary team working on the development of next-generation unmanned and autonomous systems. You may have a background in either manufacturing or product development.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development and delivery of complex mechanical systems within a fast-paced engineering environment. Working closely with systems, electronics and software teams, you will be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design through to testing, integration and production support.Key Experience:Minimum 5+ years Mechanical design and development of complex products or systems3D CAD modelling (Solidworks) and engineering drawing creationProduct development from concept through to manufactureDesign for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA)Material selection, tolerance analysis and mechanical integrationPrototype development, testing and validation activitiesExperience working within regulated, safety-critical or high-reliability environmentsMust be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance. (UK Citizen or 5+ years UK residency)BenefitsThe job is demanding enough, so they try to take the everyday pressures off your plate. The benefits are built around that, starting with a genuine stake in what they are building.Share options vesting over three years, so you own a real piece of itBupa private health, fully funded from day one6% employer pension contribution25 days leave plus bank holidays, and properly enhanced cover for both parentsEnterprise level AI tooling, with as many tokens as you need to accelerate your workRelocation support if you are moving to join, or a home office budget if you work remotelyExperience within defence, aerospace, UAVs, robotics, automotive, advanced manufacturing or other high-technology engineering sectors would be advantageous.