Mechanical Design Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on innovative projects in the defence sector. The role involves conducting stress analysis, managing engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and be Chartered. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Stockport.

Qualifications

• Expertise in structural behaviour and material properties.
• Experience with Eurocodes and structural integrity assessments.
• Familiarity with aluminium and steel production processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress analysis, fatigue evaluations, and design calculations.
• Write test specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced engineering activities.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEA simulation (ANSYS)

Problem-solving

3D modelling software

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

This Mechanical Design Engineer position offers you the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the defence sector, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of structural engineering. Join a worldwide company that values analytical minds and problem solvers, and be part of an environment that fosters continuous improvement and technical mastery. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career within a forward–thinking design engineering team.

What You Will Do

• Conduct stress analysis, fatigue evaluations, and design calculations, including non–linear FEA, to ensure the structural integrity of bridging products.
• Write test specifications, acceptance criteria, and detailed reports to meet customer and legislative requirements.
• Oversee both in–house and outsourced engineering activities, performing design reviews and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Liaise directly with customers to verify project scope and deliverables while managing project programmes, workload, and resources.
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve data from non–conforming products while driving problem–solving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Comprehend specified design criteria and ensure all work aligns with applicable standards and specifications.

What You Will Bring

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and Chartered Status with a recognised institution.
• Expertise in structural behaviour, material properties, and proficiency in FEA simulation tools like ANSYS.
• Experience with Eurocodes, structural integrity assessments, and fatigue evaluations.Familiarity with fabricated aluminium and steel production processes, as well as technical documentation such as drawings and specifications.
• Strong skills in 3D modelling software, design validation through simulation and testing, and knowledge of strain gauging.

Location

This position is based in Stockport offering Hybrid working

Interested

If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level and work on projects that truly make a difference, don't wait. Apply now to become a Mechanical Design Engineer and join a team that values your skills and ambition.