Mechanical Engineer

TRIUMPH; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic Actuation Products team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative hydraulic and electro-mechanical designs throughout the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction to in-service support. You will collaborate with major aerospace clients, ensuring high standards of reliability and safety. The position also emphasizes mentorship, allowing you to share your engineering expertise with junior team members. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of Aerospace regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Development and modification of design documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MSc, MEng, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Actuation Products UK

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Hydro/electro-mechanical Design

LOCATION: Ideally Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, or Deeside, Flintshire office based

WORKING PATTERN: 37 hours per week, 4 or 5 day Working Schedules, additional hours may be required as necessary to meet business commitments.

TRAVEL: Occasional UK and/or Overseas travel to customers and other Triumph sites.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English, other languages desirable.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Working within a growing Actuation Products team, you will be responsible for the design and support activities of actuation products (hydraulic and electro-mechanical). The role involves the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to modifying & supporting in-service products on various programmes, including Airbus, Boeing, SAAB, Leonardo, and other major customers.

The role also requires the dissemination of your engineering knowledge and skills to mentor and grow the more junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and modification of design documentation.
• Interfacing with internal and external customers.
• Design of test rigs and equipment in collaboration with Test team.
• Interpretation and management of customer's requirements/specifications [V&V].
• Identify, manage, and communicate technical risks to project stakeholders.
• Presentation of technical solutions at internal and external design reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams and support problem solving and corrective action activities to resolve design issues, ATP failures, and customer returns/failures.
• Manage and review work of other engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Review and update design guides to include lessons learned and advances in technology.
• Development and manage project plan.

Technical Competency

Required

• BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or qualified to an equivalent level or experience).
• Knowledge of Aerospace regulations and standards.
• A good understanding of reliability, safety / airworthiness, design for manufacture, materials and processes, stress and performance analysis, mechanical design, geometric tolerancing, quality processes, DFMEA.
• Experience using problem solving tools (8D, 5Why, and other Lean tools).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desired

• MSc, MEng, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience of designing from customer specifications using 2D & 3D design tools, preferably SolidWorks.
• Demonstrable experience of designing electro-mechanical and/or hydraulic products, preferably within an aviation business.
• Demonstrable experience of designing gears, preferably within an aviation business.
• Held signature approval in previous roles.
• Proven mentoring capabilities.

Behavioural Competency

• Integrity - Self-motivated and proactive.
• Drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with other Engineers, Design/Analysis/Test/Electronics, to iterate and optimise design solutions.
• Innovative - Able to offer alternative solutions and solve problems.
• Committed to deliver on schedule.