Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver robust designs using CATIA and NX CAD to high tolerances for aerospace applications. You will develop innovative mechanical design solutions and through-life improvements on smart motor and power generation tech.

You will produce and maintain CAD models, drawings, and parts lists, review work, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with company standards and manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials and production methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and support robust mechanical design solutions for R&D/R&T projects, meeting needs of business and customers.
• Deliver designs that meet Design to Cost and Design to Manufacture/Assembly requirements.
• Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings and parts lists in line with company standards.
• Act as focal point for engineering investigations across Manufacturing, Operations, Programs, Supply Chain and Quality.
• Mechanical design of in-service alterations and tooling with supporting docs.
• Review and approve design activities and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Produce design assurance docs including reports, test procedures, stress calculations and tolerance analyses.

Skills

CATIA & NX CAD

Aerospace engineering

Materials knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Automotive Eng

Tools

CATIA

NX CAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Your Role: As a Mechanical Engineer, you will help deliver robust designs and work packages using CATIA and NX CAD software to high tolerances for use in the aerospace industry. You will be responsible for developing innovative mechanical design solutions and through–life improvements and modifications on existing smart motor and power generation technologies.
Key Responsibilities

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  Create and support robust mechanical design solutions for R&D/R&T projects, ensuring designs are technically robust, fit for purpose, and meet business and customer needs.

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  Deliver engineering solutions that meet Design to Cost and Design to Manufacture/Assembly requirements.

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  Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings and parts lists compliant with company standards.

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  Act as the focal point for engineering investigation support across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Programmes, Supply Chain, Customer Support and Quality.

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  Mechanical design of in–service product alterations and tooling, including supporting documentation.

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  Review and approve design activities completed by yourself and other engineers.

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  Produce Design Assurance documentation including design reports, test procedures, stress calculations, tolerance analyses and related engineering reports.

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  Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers within the team.

Skills & Experience

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  Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering degree, or equivalent practical experience.

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  Strong understanding of engineering materials and associated production methods.

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering teams.

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  Experience delivering work packages and supporting or supervising engineers is desirable.

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  Experience with rotating equipment such as shafts, bearings, motors, generators or similar electrical machines is desirable.

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  Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems is desirable.

Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace engineering projects while working within a collaborative and supportive environment. The organisation promotes wellbeing, STEM engagement, charitable partnerships and inclusive, family–friendly workplace policies.