Mechanical Design Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in aerospace design. You will work on various projects throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on innovative design solutions and cross-functional collaboration. With a competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth, this position is ideal for engineers eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Flexible 4 or 5 day work week

Career growth prospects

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Min 5 years' experience designing aerospace components.
• Aerospace regulatory and standards knowledge.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of hydraulic and electro-mechanical products.
• Translate complex customer specifications into designs.
• Drive verification and validation (V&V) activities.

Skills

Design for manufacture

Hydraulic design

Electro-mechanical design

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Aerospace Background

Excellent Salary + 6% Pension + Healthcare + 4 or 5 day working week

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience who thrives in a high-performance environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our client is a global leader in aerospace systems, trusted by major OEM's including Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo. From raw material to aftermarket support, their mission is to engineer smarter, safer and more reliable components that shape the future of aerospace.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the NPI Team in Cheltenham, Gloucester.

Key tasks

• Full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to modifying & supporting in service products on various aerospace programs

• Lead and support the design of hydraulic and electro-mechanical products for aerospace platforms

• Develop test equipment in partnership with the advanced testing team

• Translate complex customer specifications into cutting-edge designs

• Drive verification and validation (V&V) activities

• Present innovative technical solutions to stakeholders and clients

• Solve real-world challenges through cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership

• Shape engineering best practices and influence technical strategy

Required:

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Min 5 years' experience designing gears, hydraulic or electro-mechanical components in aerospace

• Aerospace regulatory and standards knowledge

• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 2D/3D CAD tools

• Solid understanding of: reliability & safety/airworthiness, design for manufacture, materials, stress and mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, and quality processes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to travel to different locations in UK and abroad

On offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Work Pattern: 37 hours/week | Flexible 4 or 5 day work week
• Career growth prospects
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Be part of a collaborative team where creativity and curiosity are encouraged

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.