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Mechanical Engineer

Job Title :

Mechanical Engineer

Sectors :

Defence

Contract Type :

Permanent

Job Type :

Mechanical Engineer

Salary :

£35000 - £45000 per annum + Package

REF :

LCE0611ME_1764932974

Job Published :

5 December 2025

Mechanical Engineer - Test & Qualification

Aerospace / Defence Projects


Salary: Competitive Salary + Pension + Life assurance + Professional Development Prospects
Experience: 3-5 years post-graduate industry experience

Are you a motivated Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer ready to take your next step in a world-leading safety and engineering organisation?

We are looking for a talented engineer with 2+ years' industry experience to join a dynamic Test & Qualification team, where innovation, precision and safety excellence come together.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute test and qualification plans to verify product performance.
  • Conduct both theoretical analysis and hands-on testing activities.
  • Interpret technical requirements and manage system verification documentation.
  • Analyse test results, produce technical reports, and support design improvements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements within engineering practices.
  • Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.

Key Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related discipline).
  • 3-5 years' experience in and engineering/industrial environment.
  • Experience of product testing, qualification or systems verification - advantageous.
  • Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and engineering analysis.
  • Skilled in AutoCAD (2D & 3D).
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and a safety-first mindset.

Why Join?

You will collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, gaining exposure to cutting-edge projects that protect lives in aerospace, defence, and marine environments.

Join a company who offer a supportive culture that values continuous improvement, technical growth, and professional development-with access to structured training, mentoring and opportunities to progress your career within a global engineering leader.

**Unfortunately, this company do not hold a licence to offer sponsorship**

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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