Mechanical Design Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will use Creo and possess knowledge in manufacturing processes, design for manufacture, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include mechanical design activities and collaboration with various teams. Apply now if you meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience using Creo is essential.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes required.
• Ability to work in multifunctional teams is critical.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities.
• Support manufacturing and resolve problems.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Experience using Creo 3D design tool

Manufacturing processes

Tolerance studies

Environmental test

Mass property calculations

Material selection

FMEA

Design for Manufacture/Assembly

Environmental Gasket Sealing

Tooling/fixtures design

Structural design

Defence Standards

Review processes

Product Lifecycles

Industrial validation

Multifunctional engineering teamwork

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking several Mechanical Design Engineers to join on an initial 6–month contract. As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will work closely with other functional teams to develop products to meet our customer's needs. You will have the opportunity to undertake cutting–edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Pay: 40 – 50 per hour via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Monday–Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC required to start, UK Eyes only project

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies.
• Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects.
• Support to functional & environmental testing and trials.
• Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise.
• Planning and reporting on own day–to–day activities to meet project milestones.
• Gain clarification of and help to generate requirements, including challenging of extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC and design complexity

Essential Skills

• Experience using Creo 3D design tool
• Knowledge of several of the following:
• Manufacturing processes
• Tolerance studies
• Environmental test
• Mass property calculations
• Material selection
• FMEA
• Design for Manufacture/Assembly
• Environmental Gasket Sealing
• Tooling/fixtures design
• Structural design
• Defence Standards
• Review processes
• Product Lifecycles
• Industrial validation
• An ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and be able to partake in or host design reviews.
• An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.