Mechanical Engineer (Land) in Nationwide

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 , 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