Mechanical Design Engineer

Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand; Corsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer to play a crucial role in the development and certification of designs for various aerospace projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project leads and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. Located in Corsham, this role offers a blend of challenging design projects and opportunities for professional development within the aerospace engineering field.

Benefits

Matched contributory pension

Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance

Professional Membership Subscription reimbursement

Study Leave - 5 days/year

25 days of Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Hybride / Flexible working conditions

Health Insurance

Discounts at leading retailers

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• In-depth knowledge of civil regulatory requirements related to aerospace design.
• High level of technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Development of designs compliant with project specifications and certification requirements.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams on design feasibility.
• Resolution of technical issues with project stakeholders.

Skills

Technical drawing

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary education in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office suite

Job description

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Hiring smart people to solve complex challenges at Nova Systems across UK - Ireland - Singapore - Norway

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you are responsible for the development of designs and certification activities for projects assigned to you. This includes development of the required design outputs (models, drawings, reports, documents etc) in readiness for approval as tasked by your team lead or delegate, within the defined project budgets for the tasks assigned. For this role you will work closely with the Mechanical Design Team Lead to understand project requirements and design objectives, as well as participate in design reviews together to ensure alignment with project goals. In addition, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers and engineers, to ensure designs are feasible and meet technical requirements. This collaborative dynamic helps ensure that the design process is both innovative and aligned with the company's goals.

Up to 8.5% matched contributory pension

£3000 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance

£300 towards Professional Membership Subscriptions

Study Leave - 5 days/yr

25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays

Hybird / Flexible working conditions

Vitality (UK) Health Insurance

Great discounts at leading retailers

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members

What you'll be doing

• Development of designs and/or design artefacts in accordance with EASA Design Handbook in line with the scope, schedule and budget of assigned projects as part of the project team, working collaboratively with other members of the design organisation, manufacturing and installation team and suppliers.
• Develop designs that are compliant with the requirements of the project, including but not limited to compliance with the customer specification, functional requirements, appropriate certification requirements, established design rules, and manufacturing requirements.
• Resolution of any technical issues of assigned projects within the team or with production organisations, maintenance organisations and suppliers.
• Where requested, liaison with the Project Manager of the assigned project for delivery of design, certification, manufacture and installation elements of the project in line with your allocated task budget and schedule, proactively providing feedback on the progress and status of the assigned tasks.
• As part of continued development, you may be assigned as Project Lead by your team lead for discrete projects. During these times you will assume responsibility for:
• Development and promulgation of Project plan and Kick-off Briefs as directed by your team lead or Program Manager.
• Report project progress, issues and resolutions to the team lead and Program Manager on regular basis.
• Achieving high quality and timely service delivery.
• Coordination of all project elements in accordance with the established project scope, budget and schedule.
• Complying with all Nova WHS policies and Safety Management System and procedures.
• Carry out other tasks when required or as directed by your team lead or supervisor(s).

Essential Skills and Experience

• UK Right to Work - without Sponsorship
• Tertiary education or suitable professional engineering qualification in the following areas based on discipline:
• Aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering
• Competence in the following software/design tools:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• MS Office suite
• Competence in one or more of the following technical domains:
• Technical drawing (including dimensioning and layout), thin shell structures, composite and composite / metallic sandwich structures, structural dynamics, stress analysis including finite element analysis, awareness of fatigue and damage tolerance, aerospace stability and control, aerospace material selection and design for manufacture.
• Capability to carry out detailed review of design work for suitability and optimisation, including initial sizing calculations.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry, preferably working in EASA, FAA, UK CAA (or equivalent) design organisations.
• Awareness of civil regulatory requirements related to design (e.g. (EU) 748/2012, CS-23, CS-25, CS-27 & CS-29).
• High level of verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Flexible, positive and committed team member who works to a very high standard.

About Nova Systems

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way.

We are a leading supplier of turnkey bespoke aircraft modification solutions, aerospace engineering and test & evaluation services to governments and industry. For our Special Missions and Commercial aircraft modifications, certification is at the very heart of what we do. We are a niche EASA 21J DOA with a strong, employee-focussed culture and highly professional work ethic. Opportunities exist to work as part of a global and dynamic team environment both locally and abroad on special mission aircraft modification and commercial aviation projects.

Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure.

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role description, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for every individual. At Nova Systems International we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognize the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, Engineering Services, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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