Mechanical Design Authority (contract or perm)

Company: CBSbutler
Apply for the Mechanical Design Authority (contract or perm)
Location: Kidderminster
Job Description:

Job Description

Mechanical Design Authority

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  • £45,000 – £65,000 + excellent bens.
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  • £55ph – £70ph (12 month contract, Inside IR35)
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  • Kidderminster (Hybrid available)
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We’re supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of propulsion technology, seeking a talented Mechanical Design Authority to join their growing Development team.

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This role entails technical ownership of complex mechanical systems, from design to support.

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You’ll work across the full product lifecycle — from concept and development through qualification, production and in-service support — on complex, safety-critical systems operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable.

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The role combines cutting-edge engineering with real hands-on involvement. One day you could be leading design reviews and customer technical discussions, the next overseeing live trials, analysing test data or investigating hardware performance.

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What you’ll be doing:

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  • Leading technical design activities on complex engineered products
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  • Managing product evolution and ensuring customer compliance
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  • Driving design reviews, validation and qualification activities
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  • Working closely with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing disciplines
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  • Acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
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  • Supporting trials, investigations and product performance assessments
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We’re looking for engineers who:

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  • Thrive in technically challenging environment
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  • Enjoy solving complex multidisciplinary problems
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  • Have experience developing safety-critical engineered products
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  • Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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  • Bring a practical, hands-on mindset alongside strong analytical skills
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Why this opportunity stands out:

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🚀 Work on genuinely unique technology

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🛠 Broad engineering exposure across multiple disciplines

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Hands-on testing and development activity

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🤝 High level of technical ownership and autonomy

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Long-term career development within advanced engineering

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Interested? Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.

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Posted: August 12th, 2026