Aerospace Mechanical Engineer II - Thermal Systems

Parker Hannifin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional body membership

Career development planning

Pension matching 10%

Private medical cover

Life assurance x4

25 days holiday

Job summary

Parker Meggitt in the UK is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and NPI programmes for aerospace heat exchanger technology, from concept through validation. You will apply robust mechanical principles on complex products while coordinating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proven project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, product design and standards.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills with scope, schedule and cost control.
• Experience with 3D CAD, analysis/simulation tools and risk analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives by reviewing proposals and customer specifications.
• Lead Design Engineering projects and NPI programmes with scope, plans and schedules.
• Produce and review technical reports to support compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Programme Management for readiness.
• Review component designs, analysis outputs, test plans, and related reports.
• Coordinate engineering changes through formal review processes.
• Support customer and supplier engagement through technical reviews and updates.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Engineering analysis/simulation tools

FMEA

Job description

Parker Meggitt in the UK is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and NPI programmes for aerospace heat exchanger technology, from concept through validation. You will apply robust mechanical principles on complex products while coordinating with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proven project management skills.