Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion

Zeroavia; Kemble; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental care

Mental health support

Free lunch and healthy snacks

Stock options

25 days holiday, plus public holidays

Free EV Charging

Job summary

ZeroAvia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development and delivery of critical mechanical systems for hydrogen-electric propulsion programs in Kemble, England.

You will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, ensure certification readiness, and collaborate with manufacturing, test, certification, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in mechanical design, preferably within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD, with Siemens NX preferred, including the creation of complex components, assemblies, and engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and configuration management within a Teamcenter PLM environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical activities, draft, review and approve engineering documentation, mentor junior engineers.
• Experience supporting aerospace certification programmes and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of hydrogen, fuel cell, or propulsion system technologies.
• Experience of composite design and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and maintain complex 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, engineering documentation, and associated design data for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering principles, including GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes, and supporting analysis, to deliver robust, manufacturable, and compliant design solutions.
• Manage design data and configuration within the PLM system, ensuring all engineering outputs meet applicable quality, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, support production activities, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead design reviews and technical sign-off activities, providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, reviewing engineering deliverables, and holding or working towards engineering signatory approval authority.

Skills

3D CAD

Siemens NX

GD&T

Teamcenter PLM

Leadership

Aerospace compliance

Hydrogen propulsion

Composite design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

ZeroAvia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development and delivery of critical mechanical systems for hydrogen-electric propulsion programs in Kemble, England.

You will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, ensure certification readiness, and collaborate with manufacturing, test, certification, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.