Mechanical Design Engineer

Macstaff; Liss; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create innovative designs for aviation safety systems. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with experienced engineers, focusing on impactful design work that adheres to rigorous safety standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme at minimum 9% from employer

Life assurance

Private Healthcare cash plan including optical & dental cover

25 days annual leave and 8 statutory holidays

Lunchtime finish on a Friday

Discretionary Christmas bonus typically 5-10% of salary

Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)

On-site occupational health team

Annual appraisal and development process

Great working environment including heavily subsidised canteen

Flexible hybrid working averaging 3 days office 2 home

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling and design projects.
• Knowledge of CE certification and design processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate design concepts adhering to specifications and standards.
• Produce 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Mentor junior staff as required.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

finite element techniques

time and quality management

geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

modern manufacturing methods

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree Accredited by IMechE

1st or 2.1 from Russell Group/Redbrick University

Job description

You will like

Creating concept & detailed engineering design of mechanical systems for niche aviation engineering innovator in Uxbridge, West London where you will be literally saving lives! This family-owned firm, design and manufacture specific safety systems for aerospace clients and they are renowned for first-class products & services. You will be part of a top-gun team and work with the brightest and best of British engineers.

You will like

The Mechanical Design Engineer job itself where you will be responsible for generating design concepts in line with regulatory and customer requirements and in line with the engineering specification, including associated international and military standards as well as company requirements.

The role also includes the production of commercially viable product definition information (PDI) including 3D models, detail, and assembly engineering drawings.

Effective workload planning, generation of technical calculations and corresponding reports, design reviews and presentations is also required to support the development of the design. As is the necessity to work effectively with internal and external customers to achieve the optimum design through in-depth consultation with all project stakeholders.

Mentoring and training of junior personnel may also be required, depending on skills and experience.

A detailed job description can be made available upon application.

You will have

To be successful as Mechanical Design Engineer you will have a good mix of the following:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree Accredited by IMechE.
• 1^st or 2.1 from Russel Group/Redbrick University is desirable
• An experience in design software including 3D CAD modelling.
• Knowledge of finite element techniques.
• Managing design projects under tight time and quality constraints.
• Experience of full design process, ideally gained from designing machines or test equipment which involved gaining CE certification.
• Experience in areas such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, layout of engineering drawings in relation to US/UK standards.
• Product costings and analyses
• Good understanding of modern manufacturing methods and processes

You will get

As Mechanical Design Engineer you will enjoy competitive salary likely £50K-£55K DOE plus a fantastic Package!

• Non-contributory pension scheme at minimum 9% from employer
• Life assurance
• Private Healthcare cash plan including optical & dental cover
• The equivalent of 25 days annual leave and 8 statutory holidays
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Discretionary Christmas bonus typically 5-10% of salary
• Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)
• On-site occupational health team
• Annual appraisal and development process for all employees
• Great working environment including heavily subsidised canteen
• Flexible hybrid working averaging 3 days office 2 home across business

You can apply

To Mechanical Design Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to [e-mail]

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