Langham Recruitment

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract | Guildford | On-Site | 12 Months | Inside IR35 Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of current and future spacecraft missions. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the full engineering life cycle - from initial concept through to final integration - within an innovative and collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in the design and integration of spacecraft structures and sub-systems, working closely with cross-functional teams including project managers, systems engineers, manufacturing, and senior analysts. Key Responsibilities: Design mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD (SolidWorks), ensuring compliance with customer and mission requirements. Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and support procurement, inspections, and manufacturing activities. Document and manage design changes through Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). Write technical assembly procedures and integration documentation. Support cleanroom-based integration of mechanical components and sub-assemblies. Maintain detailed build logs and create Bills of Materials (BoMs) using MRP systems. Collaborate with electrical engineers on the design of enclosures and PCB outlines, ensuring compatibility with electronic assemblies. Contribute to the mechanical design of systems such as propulsion, mechanisms, and optical instruments when required. What We're Looking For: Essential: Strong experience in mechanical design, ideally within the aerospace, space, defence, or motorsport industries. Proficient in SolidWorks and competent with Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of materials, surface treatments, and finishes for aerospace applications. Experience in hands-on build, integration, and testing of mechanical systems. Ability to write clear and accurate technical documentation. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experience with drawing checking and release processes. Understanding of production and manufacturing methods. Desirable: Familiarity with MRP systems. Experience in electrical harness integration. Understanding of spacecraft systems and the constraints of space environments.

Mechanical Analysis Engineer Contract | Guildford | On-Site | 12 Months | Inside IR35 Our client, a leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Mechanical Analyst to support structural developments for current and future spacecraft missions. This is a hands-on role combining structural analysis, environmental testing, and systems engineering to ensure the mechanical integrity of flight hardware and sub-systems. You'll be part of our Structure and Propulsion team, working closely with project managers, design engineers, systems engineers, and principal engineers throughout the product life cycle - from analysis to qualification and launch. Key Responsibilities: Perform quasi-static and dynamic finite element analyses and produce structural margins of safety using FEA tools and hand calculations. Create and refine FE models of spacecraft components and structures using tools such as Nastran, HyperMesh, and Ansys Workbench. Select suitable materials and surface treatments for structural components, particularly for metallic and composite materials. Support and attend environmental test campaigns, including vibration and static testing - both within the UK and occasionally overseas. Validate and correlate analytical models using experimental data from tests to improve accuracy and reliability. Develop mechanical environmental envelopes based on launch requirements, analysis, and test data. Maintain accurate mass properties, including centre of gravity and moment of inertia estimates. Produce high-quality technical reports and analysis documentation. What We're Looking For: Essential: Proven experience in structural analysis in a high-precision, low-volume environment such as aerospace, space, or motorsport. Proficiency with structural analysis tools including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, Ansys Workbench, and MATLAB. Strong hand-stressing and FEA skills, with a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals. Experience working with both metallic and composite structures. Experience in vibration/static testing and thermo-elastic analysis. Desirable: Familiarity with spacecraft systems and structural design constraints in the space environment. Competence with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks. Excellent communication and documentation skills, including interaction with project teams and external stakeholders. Strong Microsoft Office skills (including Outlook). Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative team player who thrives under pressure and tight deadlines.

Solidworks Designer | Contract | Outside IR35 | Bath 6 months £30-£40ph DOE Hybrid We are seeking Contract Solidworks Designer to join a project based in Bath on an initial 6-month contract. This is an outside IR35 position. Joining a small project team of electronics and electrical designers for a respected advanced precision engineering business with a global reach, you will be modifying designs and producing detailed drawings for the design and manufacture of precision components Key skills Experienced Design Engineer Strong 2D and 3D experience with Solidworks Experience of design for electro-mechanical Key words: Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Solidworks Designer, Solidworks Design Engineer, CAD Designer, CAD Technician, Draughtsman