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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire (On-site 5 days)
Are you a senior, hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where your expertise shapes real outcomes?
The Opportunity
You are offered a 12-month Inside IR35 contract in Pitstone, joining an advanced technical team delivering Through Life Support (TLS) value in a safety-critical engineering environment. This role suits engineers passionate about problem-solving, shaping technical direction, and influencing engineering, production, and quality decisions.
For those considering relocation, Pitstone offers excellent transport links, scenic surroundings, and a growing engineering community.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Represent Engineering in Level 1 & 2 QRQC meetings, providing clear technical direction and confident decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with OE (Original Equipment) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and supporting documentation.
- Serve as the senior engineering point of contact across production, suppliers, assembly, and testing teams.
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Production & Through Life Support
- Support production teams to meet demanding build schedules through rapid engineering issue resolution.
- Lead engineering investigations, delivering clear analyses and robust corrective actions.
- Maintain persistence and technical depth under high-pressure, complex engineering challenges.
Design, Validation & Optimisation
- Translate customer and internal requirements into robust mechanical designs.
- Apply calculations, analysis, and validation tools to verify and refine solutions.
- Optimise designs for manufacture, assembly, cost, and quality.
Continuous Improvement & Governance
- Lead detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and drive corrective actions.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement—technically and behaviourally.
- Author, review, and approve engineering documentation throughout the TLS phase.
- Contribute to and report against KPIs and budget targets.
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Strong background in designing complex electromechanical products within regulated industries (e.g., aerospace).
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication—engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and production methods.
- Experience leading investigations, RCA, and design assurance activities.
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Highly Desirable
- Familiarity with rotating machinery (motors, generators).
- Experience across R&T (Research & Technology), R&D, and NPI (New Product Introduction).
- Strong CAD/PLM skills (e.g., NX, CATIA, Teamcenter, Windchill).
- Ability to interpret & challenge technical analyses (FEA, thermal, bearings, manual calculations).
Why This Contract?
✅ 12-month Inside IR35 engagement with a strong technical challenge. ✅ High visibility role—influence engineering outcomes directly. ✅ Opportunity to work in an advanced aerospace environment. ✅ Ideal for contractors ready to relocate to Pitstone for a hands-on, rewarding project.
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