Mechanical Design Engineer

STG Aerospace Limited; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their New Product Introduction team. This role involves developing innovative aircraft cabin systems and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and product development. Ideal for candidates with solid experience in 3D modeling and a passion for aviation!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in New Product development engineering.
• Experience in design & development of injection moulding components.
• Good understanding of Engineering Development Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical solutions to customer needs.
• Generate supporting documentation during the development.
• Support Integration and Qualification Activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Team working

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical/Product Design/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Parametric CAD software

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be involved in Mechanical Development for Innovative Aerospace Solutions. As part of the New Product Introduction Engineering team, you will work on the latest aircraft cabin systems with the world’s largest manufacturers using the latest technologies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Supports the development of Mechanical components and assemblies in compliance with specified requirements.
• Develops mechanical solutions to Customer Needs and Regulatory Requirements in order to support New Product system designs.
• Generates supporting documentation during the development of the solution in accordance with defined Engineering procedures.
• Develops and tests prototypes to determine technical feasibility.
• Supports relevant Integration and Qualification Activities in ensuring the assigned design element works as part of the broader system.
• Contributes to component selection and definition in the STG Aerospace development tools.
• Coordinates with design teams the development of new design ideas and techniques.
• Follows Design & Development Processes and Procedures and completes all relevant checklists during the development of product solutions.
• Follows configuration management processes and identifies solutions where product or process falls short of such requirements.
• The role develops into a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

Key Experience/skills

• HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical/Product Design /Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating in a New Product development engineering environment.
• Experience in design & development of injection moulding components and understanding of extrusion, machining, metal fabrication and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Working experience using parametric CAD software to generate 3D models and 2D drawings of electromechanical assemblies and components.
• An understanding of the complete Engineering Development Lifecycle from Requirements definition to Volume manufacturing.
• Strong numerical and verbal ability.
• Excellent presentation skills and advanced user of MS Office tools.
• An eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.
• Working experience using SolidWorks 3D modelling software.
• Working experience in 3D printing technologies.
• Knowledge of compliance to ISO9001 or other regulated industry standard (e.g. AS9100).
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) aspects.
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated industries, including LED lighting development.
• Communication: to be able to liaise and influence direction with a range of third parties including customers and suppliers and communicate clearly and with confidence to all stakeholders.
• Relationship building: to develop strong collaborative relations with staff and third parties.
• Team working: to be able to support other team members, delegate tasks where appropriate and take instruction in achieving the company’s goals.
• Time management: to be able to effectively prioritise and delegate to achieve goals.
• Thoroughness: to ensure own and others' work and information are complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled.
• Analytical thinking: to tackle design challenges by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

We are always interested in hearing from world class talent to join us in the next stage of our growth. If you have a real passion for the passenger experience and want to be part of a global success story in aviation we’re ready to light the way for your success!

Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond by email or telephone to candidates on the progress of their application. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your CV, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.