Aero Engine Test Facility Mechanical Design Engineer

Progressive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aviation engineering sector to design aero engine testing facilities, including hush houses, test cells and acoustic chambers. You will develop conceptual schemes and working designs, ensuring compliance with BS 8888/ISO 9001 and managing drawings and BOMs.

This onsite role requires lifecycle design expertise, shop drawings, installation instructions, and occasional site travel; CAD proficiency (Inventor) is essential, with SolidWorks

Qualifications

• Proficient in design and drafting for aero engine test facilities and related mechanical systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD (Inventor preferred) and 2D CAD drafting.
• Knowledge of GD&T, BS 8888 and ISO 9001 QA controls.
• Familiarity with installation drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing support.
• Experience in lifecycle design from planning to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed 2D and 3D assemblies and BOMs for engine test facilities.
• Oversee the design lifecycle from planning to installation and commissioning.
• Produce shop drawings and installation instructions; manage drawing libraries.
• Source cost-effective components; inspect items for compliance.
• Support proposals with renderings and contribute to O&M manuals.
• Assist in technical specifications and scopes of work; CAD management.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

3D CAD

2D CAD

GD&T

BS 8888

Engineering Drawings

Product Design

DFM

BOM

Technical Specifications

CAD Management

ISO 9001

Quality Assurance

Aero Engine Test Facilities

Test Cells

Engine Testing

Hush Houses

Acoustic Chambers

Structural Design

Mechanical Systems Design

Fuel Systems

Compressed Air Systems

Water Cooling Systems

Hydraulic Systems

CE Conformity

ATEX

Installation Drawings

Assembly Drawings

Manufacturing Support

Site Installation

Commissioning

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

Job description

Progressive seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aviation engineering sector to design aero engine testing facilities, including hush houses, test cells and acoustic chambers. You will develop conceptual schemes and working designs, ensuring compliance with BS 8888/ISO 9001 and managing drawings and BOMs.

This onsite role requires lifecycle design expertise, shop drawings, installation instructions, and occasional site travel; CAD proficiency (Inventor) is essential, with SolidWorks