Mechanical Design Authority (contract)

Mechanical Design Authority (Contract)

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• £55ph - £75ph (Inside IR35)
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• Kidderminster (Hybrid available)
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• Initial 6 month contract
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We’re supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of propulsion technology, seeking a talented Design Authority – Safety-Critical Mechanical (Hybrid) join their growing Development team.

This role entails technical ownership of complex mechanical systems, from design to support.

You’ll work across the full product lifecycle — from concept and development through qualification, production and in-service support — on complex, safety-critical systems operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable.

The role combines cutting-edge engineering with real hands-on involvement. One day you could be leading design reviews and customer technical discussions, the next overseeing live trials, analysing test data or investigating hardware performance.

What you’ll be doing:

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• Leading technical design activities on complex engineered products
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• Managing product evolution and ensuring customer compliance
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• Driving design reviews, validation and qualification activities
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• Working closely with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing disciplines
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• Acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
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• Supporting trials, investigations and product performance assessments
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We’re looking for engineers who:

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• Thrive in technically challenging environment
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• Enjoy solving complex multidisciplinary problems
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• Have experience developing safety-critical engineered products
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• Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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• Bring a practical, hands-on mindset alongside strong analytical skills
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Why this opportunity stands out:

🚀 Work on genuinely unique technology

🛠 Broad engineering exposure across multiple disciplines

🔥 Hands-on testing and development activity

🤝 High level of technical ownership and autonomy

📈 Long-term career development within advanced engineering

Interested?

Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.