Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support their operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing components and tooling, ensuring manufacturing standards, and providing shop-floor support. A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and proficiency in CAD software, particularly Creo, is required. This role offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a matched pension scheme, and a profit-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% matched pension

3x annual salary life assurance

Profit related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a relevant design role in an Engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with forging ability of metals and basic metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Director to meet business objectives.
• Design forgings to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet agreed standards.

Skills

3D CAD Software

Metallurgy knowledge

IT skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Design Engineering

Tools

Creo

Mini Tab

Job description

Overview

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.

Responsibilities of the Position

• To support the Operations Director to meet overall business objectives.
• To assist with the identification, development and implementation of process improvements.
• To ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality.
• To be flexible and adaptable.

Key Area Responsibilities

• Design forgings to meet customer requirements within company capabilities.
• Design tool and die requirements to customer requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet agreed standards.
• Maintain IT record systems within department.
• Make necessary modifications to meet customer requirements.
• Produce all necessary drawings and documentation to effectively allow customer components, tools and dies to be manufactured.
• Recommend and implement system modifications as required.
• Assemble working manuals/records to allow forging operations to be carried out. This to include Forge Instruction Sheets etc.
• Responsible for all design work within Lincoln Plant.
• Responsible for design of new types of tooling to meet complex forging and quality standards.
• Upgrade and widen scope of computer systems within engineering department.
• Provide shop–floor support as required.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the management team.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years' experience of working within a relevant design role gained in an Engineering environment.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Aerospace or Design Engineering.
• Familiarity with the forging ability of metals and basic metallurgy.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD Software (preferably Creo) and Forge Simulation.
• Excellent IT skills to include Mini Tab.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm
• Friday – 8am to 3.30pm

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% matched pension
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme

Please note this role will be site based.