Job Description:

This is a remote position.

Mechanical Engineer – Land Systems / Vehicle Projects

 

RC Fornax are looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers to support a range of exciting land and vehicle-based engineering programmes across the Midlands and Southwest regions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within highly regulated engineering environments, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to manufacture and integration.

Location

Remote / Hybrid working available with travel across:

• Midlands
  
• Southwest England
  

Role Overview

You will be supporting mechanical design and development activities on complex land systems and vehicle programmes. The role will involve CAD design, engineering documentation, configuration management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of components and assemblies for land/vehicle platforms
  
• Creation and modification of detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
  
• Support prototype development, testing, and design reviews
  
• Work closely with manufacturing, systems, and project engineering teams
  
• Manage engineering data and configurations within PLM systems
  
• Produce technical documentation and support engineering change processes
  
• Ensure designs comply with customer and industry standards
  

Required Experience

• Proven experience within mechanical engineering design environments
  
• Experience working on land systems, defence, automotive, or vehicle-based projects
  
• Strong CAD capability using one or more of:
  • Creo
    
  • SolidWorks
    
  • NX
    
• Experience using Teamcenter or similar PLM/configuration management tools
  
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
  
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  

Desirable Experience

• Defence or highly regulated industry background
  
• Experience supporting full engineering lifecycle activities
  
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, or vehicle integration activities
  
• Awareness of design for manufacture and assembly principles
  

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Existing SC clearance would be advantageous.

Why Join RC Fornax?

At RC Fornax, we support some of the UK’s most innovative engineering and defence programmes. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering expertise across mission-critical projects while offering our consultants flexibility, support, and long-term opportunities.

RC Fornax is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals