Design Authority

Design Authority (Mechanical / Project Engineer)

Location: Kidderminster (Hybrid - up to 2 days per week remote)
Competitive Salary | Full Time | Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a highly established engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence sector. With a strong UK presence and international footprint, the company designs and delivers complex, safety‑critical systems for some of the world's leading prime contractors and government end users. Known for long-term programmes, technical depth and investment in engineering excellence, the business offers a stable environment working on cutting‑edge technology from concept through to in‑service support.

About the Role

We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Design Authority to join their Development team. This role provides end‑to‑end technical ownership of complex mechanical systems, covering concept design, development, qualification, production support and customer interface. You will act as the technical authority, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering inputs and ensuring designs meet stringent safety, performance and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and owning designs through the full engineering lifecycle
• Managing design evolution to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Leading DFMEAs, formal design reviews and technical approvals
• Specifying, overseeing and reporting on test and trial programmes
• Acting as the primary technical interface with customers and suppliers

What You'll Need

This role suits a detail‑driven engineer comfortable operating in high‑integrity, safety‑critical environments.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Physics or related discipline
• Experience working in an engineering development or design environment
• Strong grounding in materials, stress, manufacturing and core engineering principles
• Experience with regulated or safety‑critical products
• Ability to communicate complex technical content clearly and effectively

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• DFMEA and Design for Manufacture / Cost experience
• Exposure to EN9100 or quality‑driven engineering environments
• Hands‑on testing, trials or hardware assessment experience

Apply Now!

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking technical ownership, long‑term projects and exposure to complex, real‑world engineering challenges within the defence sector.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.