Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of designing innovative actuation products for the aerospace industry. This role offers the chance to engage in the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction to supporting in-service products. You will collaborate with major customers like Airbus and Boeing, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while mentoring junior engineers. With opportunities for occasional travel and a focus on continuous improvement, this position promises a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and aerospace regulations.
• Proven mentoring capabilities and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify design documentation and manage project plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Aerospace Regulations Knowledge

Problem Solving Tools (8D, 5Why)

Communication Skills

Reliability Engineering

Stress and Performance Analysis

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MSc, MEng, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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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.

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.