Mechanical Design Authority

Mechanical Design Authority

• £55ph - £70ph (Inside IR35)
• Initial 12 month contract
• Kidderminster (Hybrid available) We're supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of propulsion technology, seeking a talented Mechanical Design Authority to 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:
• Leading technical design activities on complex engineered products
• Managing product evolution and ensuring customer compliance
• Driving design reviews, validation and qualification activities
• Working closely with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing disciplines
• Acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Supporting trials, investigations and product performance assessments We're looking for engineers who:
• Thrive in technically challenging environment
• Enjoy solving complex multidisciplinary problems
• Have experience developing safety-critical engineered products
• Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bring a practical, hands-on mindset alongside strong analytical skills 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.