Mechanical Design Engineer

Safran; Welwyn Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Pitstone, Hertfordshire, for a 6-12 month Inside IR35 contract with hybrid working. The role is full-time in Pitstone and aims to expand capabilities within SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK.

The position focuses on engineering leadership, collaboration with OE/MRO, and delivering robust electromechanical designs while supporting production schedules and quality investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related design discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical products in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace.
• Experience with rotating machinery and smart motor/generator technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent Engineering at Level 1/2 QRQC meetings, providing technical leadership.
• Collaborate with OE and MRO teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and documentation.
• Support production to meet build schedules, coordinating with suppliers, assembly and test teams, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Lead engineering investigations with clear analysis and effective resolutions to complex challenges.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Collaboration

Solution delivery

Production support

Engineering investigations

Problem solving

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Design

Pitstone, Hertfordshire - hybrid Inside IR35 6-12 months

Role overview: In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking for a Contractor to support as an Mechanical Engineer Product Design. This position will be based full time in Pitstone, Hertfordshire and will be for an Inside IR35 Contractor for 6-12 months with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.

Job Description

• Engineering Leadership: Represent Engineering at Level 1 / 2 Quick Response Quality Clinic (QRQC) meetings, ensuring technical leadership and decision-making during critical discussions.


• Collaboration and Solution Delivery: Work closely with the OE and MRO teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and documentation, ensuring seamless collaboration across the business.


• Production Support: Support production teams in meeting build schedules by addressing engineering issues promptly and effectively, collaborating with suppliers, assembly, and test teams, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.


• Engineering Investigations: Lead the delivery, support, and approval of clear and concise engineering investigations, providing thorough analysis and effective resolutions to complex challenges.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related design discipline, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.


• Industry Experience: Proven experience in designing complex electromechanical products within highly regulated sectors such as aerospace.


• Experience in the design and development of rotating machinery, including smart motor and generator technologies is highly desirable.


• Problem Solving: Ability to analyse and resolve complex engineering problems by developing innovative and practical solutions.


• Performance Management: Experience in defining and tracking performance metrics to assess design quality and project delivery, using this data to drive continuous improvement within the team.