Design Engineer -NPI

Certain Advantage; Morley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Morley is seeking a Gas Turbine Design Engineer for a contract role focused on New Product Introduction. This position offers a competitive rate of around £50 per hour. Candidates must have a mechanical engineering degree and experience in design, analysis, and collaboration within a team. Proficiency with tools like UG NX and ANSYS is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• Experience in design and development processes expected.
• Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing methods needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses for New Product Introduction programmes.
• Design and develop key structural and rotating components.
• Collaborate with team leaders to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Design calculations

Collaboration

Education

Mechanical degree or equivalent

Tools

UG NX

ANSYS Workbench

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Gas Turbine Design Engineer (NPI) – Contract role (Outside IR35) – Derbyshire. Work through own LTD company. Competitive rate around £50 per hour (LTD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes as an experienced problem solver.
• Design and development of:
  • Compressor/Fan structural and rotating parts
  • Rotating shaft, shaft cone, bearing support and bearing design
  • Development rig design, analysis and integration
  • Material selection
  • 3D part modelling and drafting
  • Interface control definition
  • Stack-up / layout creation
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing methods; part tolerancing with design for manufacturing applications.
• Perform design calculations related to stress/strength and stack-up; prepare and review certification reports.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders of other departments and Project Management.
• Additional knowledge desirable: gas turbine static strength and lifting analysis; certification reports, design record books and definition solutions accounting for layouts, clash checks, materials, weights and tolerances.

Qualifications

• Mechanical degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace/aeronautical).

Software & Tools

• PC-based Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• UG NX, PLM Teamcenter.
• HyperMesh
• ANSYS Workbench / ANSYS Classic or similar tool