Mechanical Design Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This is not just a job but a pathway to becoming a Technical Lead, influencing projects and mentoring others. The role includes designing hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems with a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a pension. Candidates should possess a BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and relevant experience in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Flexible working (4 or 5-day week)

Private healthcare

6% pension

Career development to technical leadership

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or hydraulics/electro-mechanical components.
• Proficient in CAD tools with a solid understanding of design for manufacture.
• Eager to develop into a leadership/mentorship role.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems for aerospace platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape engineering culture.
• Drive verification & validation and present solutions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Design for manufacture

Mechanical design principles

Reliability

Safety

Education

BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – (Future Technical Lead)
Aerospace Sector Hydraulic & Electro–Mechanical Systems
Excellent Salary + 6% Pension + Private Healthcare + Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3–5 years' experience in aerospace or with hydraulics/hydro–mechanical products–ready to take the next step in your career?

We are offering more than just a role, this is your opportunity to grow into a technical lead position, where you will shape future projects, drive innovation and mentor junior engineers.

Our client is a global leader in advanced aerospace systems, trusted by industry giants like Airbus, Boeing, and Leonardo. From concept to aftermarket support, they engineer smarter, safer and more reliable components that define the future of flight.

Key Tasks:

• Work on the full product lifecycle–from New Product Introduction (NPI) to in–service support across high–impact aerospace programs
• Design hydraulic and electro–mechanical systems used in leading aerospace platforms
• Translate complex customer specifications into innovative, manufacturable solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to develop test equipment and ensure design excellence.
• Drive verification & validation (V&V) and present solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the engineering culture and best practices.

Your Profile

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, or with gears, hydraulics, or electro–mechanical components.
• Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar), with solid understanding of:
• Design for manufacture & mechanical design principles
• Reliability, safety, GD&T, DFMEA, and aerospace quality standards
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Eager to develop into a leadership/mentorship role.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working: 4 or 5–day week – your choice!
• Private healthcare + 6% pension
• Fast–track development to a technical leadership role
• Be part of a passionate, collaborative team solving real–world aerospace challenges
• Exposure to global OEMs and advanced technologies

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.