Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

targetjobs UK; Cheltenham; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Triumph seeks a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of hydraulic actuation products, control valves, and electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace, marine, and military applications. You will grow your knowledge of hydraulic and aerospace engineering while supporting existing and new product lines.

You will work within an established Actuation Products team, performing design tasks, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with cross‑functional groups.

Formación

• Essential: BEng/BSc in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive).
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.
• Hands-on engineering experience with assembly/disassembly is expected.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, is desirable.
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing and manufacturing standards is a plus.
• Desirable: knowledge of hydraulic and electro‑mechanical aerospace systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and modify design documentation for existing and new products.
• Conduct trade studies and investigations to support development and testing.
• Interface with Operations, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to meet project milestones.
• Support design verification, test rigs and equipment during development and production.
• Interpret customer requirements and ensure design compliance matrices.
• Identify and communicate technical risks to project teams.
• Present technical solutions at design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Contribute to problem solving and corrective actions for design issues.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Problem solving

Hands-on experience

SolidWorks

Geometric tolerancing

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Educación

BEng/BSc in Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Simulink

Ansys

ADAMS

Descripción del empleo

Post

Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible to

Engineering Manager

Responsible for

Mechanical Design

Location

Deeside, Flintshire, UK, office-based or Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Working Schedule

Nominally 37 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week, additional hours may be required as necessary to meet business commitments.

Travel

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

Language Skills

English, other languages desirable.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. Working within a well-established Actuation Products team, the engineer will contribute toward the development of existing and NPI hydraulic actuation products and/or hydraulic control valves and/or electro-mechanical products for aerospace, marine and military applications. The role requires the application of engineering skills established during university with a plan to grow the engineer’s knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and electro-mechanical aerospace engineering.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and modification of design documentation supporting existing and NPI products.
• Conduct trade studies and investigations in support of technical issues in development testing and production.
• Interfacing with internal customers (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to achieve project deliverables.
• Actively support development test engineering in the operation and design of test rigs and equipment.
• Assist in the interpretation of customer's requirements/specifications.
• Support and develop the design of products and associated requirement compliance matrices.
• Identify and communicate technical risks to project stakeholders.
• Presentation of technical solutions at internal and external design reviews.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams and support problem-solving and corrective action activities to resolve design issues, Acceptance Test Procedure failures, and customer returns/failures.
• Support engineering changes, using Documentation Control Tools. [Windchill]

Technical Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of problem-solving capability and methods
• Evidence of ‘hands‑on’ experience, i.e., assembly/disassembly of products using hand tools.
• Experience with Design software packages - CAD software – ideally SOLIDWORKS
• Experience of metallic component design, including an appreciation of geometric tolerancing, standards, and methods.
• (Desirable) Experience with Analysis software – MathCAD, Simulink, SIMSCAPE, Ansys, ADAMS
• (Desirable) Knowledge of hydraulic systems and design, more specifically relative to aerospace engineering.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems and design, more specifically relative to aerospace engineering.
• (Desirable) An appreciation of Reliability, Safety/Airworthiness, Production methods, Materials and Processes, and Stress and Performance analysis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: BEng / BSc in Engineering subject, i.e., Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, etc.

Desirable: Industry body recognised accreditation, i.e., incorporated, or chartered engineer status.

Essential Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of being a good communicator
• Good technical skills with MS Technologies
• Strongly task‑driven/multi‑tasking
• Pro‑active learner
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated
• Sound problem analysis and problem‑solving skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a business environment, more specifically within an engineering setting, i.e., work placement, etc.
• Performance and analysis experience.
• Evidence of design application, whether via placement or university project.
• Hydraulic design and fluid dynamics.

Personal Qualities

• Candidate must be a UK national, capable of attaining BPSS and SC clearances.
• Team player prepared to work to achieve results.
• Highly energetic
• High level of initiative
• Able to prioritise and multi‑task.
• Professional and confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.