Mechanical Design Engineer

Kdc Resource; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Bristol to design structural and integrated systems for test rigs. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in engineering design, strong proficiency in CATIA V5, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role offers opportunities to work with diverse engineering disciplines and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in design.
• Good engineering design experience across various aircraft design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Test Requirements into design solutions.
• Provide key design support and create CATIA models.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers for project validation.

Skills

CATIA V5

Advanced design capability

Problem solving skills

Engineering design experience

Aircraft design disciplines

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing structural and integrated systems solutions for test rigs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Test Requirements into design solutions.
• Work with control, gauging, electrical and fluid mechanical engineers to understand and implement solutions in the 3D model.
• Present concept preliminary and final design solutions in design reviews.
• Work with the client to ensure validation of requirements.
• Work with suppliers to ensure parts designed are manufactured correctly.
• Work with commissioning teams to ensure parts received are properly fitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of key design support to the allocated project, providing engineering expertise, creation/modification of CATIA models and drawings as required, in line with Airbus Fuel and Landing Gear Test Facility Design Process.
• Provide guidance, constructive feedback and checking support to Design team as requested.
• Professional demeanor and development of the image of KDC.
• Work to required quality and technical standards within reasonable pre-determined timescales.
• Report to Team Lead and Project Manager any out-of-scope work that is required within the design project and record/log this as directed.
• Record/log any unexpected software or hardware deficiencies that affect correct performance of the design tasks.
• Customer Liaison on a technical basis for current Projects when directed by Team Lead.

Essential Skills

• CATIA V5
• Advanced design capability and problem solving skills with minimal supervision in a varied design environment for a minimum of 6 years.
• Good engineering design experience across aircraft design disciplines such as structures design, systems integration, electrical systems and fluid mechanical systems.
• Previous experience of aircraft systems and installations.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of aircraft fuel systems and components.
• Understanding of fluid mechanical systems and interpretation of schematics.
• Understanding of electric systems schematics.
• Experience of mechanical design in a test environment.
• Any experience of hydrogen storage, especially cryogenic systems and control, venting and gauging.

Location

Aviation Park
Bournemouth Airport
Dorset BH23 6NW