Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - Flight Simulators

Holt Executive Ltd; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to flight simulator hardware development. The successful candidate will design mechanical systems, produce 3D models, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Strong CAD skills are essential, and experience with electromechanical systems is preferred. The role offers benefits like matched pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

Digital GP access

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Retail, travel & leisure discounts

Onsite parking with EV charging

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electromechanical hardware development.
• Strong CAD skills, particularly with Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5.
• Familiarity with PLM systems like Windchill or Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electromechanical hardware for flight simulators.
• Produce detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and support testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical systems

CAD using Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5

Structural analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Nastran

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

An innovative engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to flight simulator hardware development. The successful candidate will design mechanical systems, produce 3D models, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Strong CAD skills are essential, and experience with electromechanical systems is preferred. The role offers benefits like matched pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering in a collaborative environment.