Senior Mechanical Engineer (12‑month contract)

About the role

This 12‑month contract opportunity is based on‑site in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, within a safety‑critical engineering environment that delivers Through Life Support (TLS) value. As a senior, hands‑on Mechanical Engineer you will influence technical direction, solve complex problems quickly, and work at the heart of production, quality and engineering decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Represent engineering in Level 1 & 2 QRQC meetings, providing clear technical direction.
• Collaborate with OE and MRO teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions and documentation.
• Support production to meet demanding build schedules by resolving engineering issues promptly.
• Lead investigations, perform root‑cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions.
• Translate customer and internal requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs.
• Apply calculations, analysis and validation tools to verify and optimise solutions for cost, quality and assembly.
• Author, review and approve engineering documentation throughout the TLS phase.
• Report against engineering KPIs and budget targets.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience designing complex electromechanical products in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace.
• Proven ability to analyse intricate problems and deliver practical, high‑impact solutions.
• Strong technical depth and resilience when tackling high‑pressure engineering challenges.

Required skills

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology.
• Technical leadership in QRQC meetings.
• Design and validation of electromechanical systems.