Mechanical Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures & Prototyping

Greenjets; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenjets is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to transform aircraft concepts into robust, buildable designs. You will own the design of airframe components and mechanical subsystems, delivering CAD models, drawings and GD&T that translate from screen to hangar.

Join a fast-paced team bridging concept to build, collaborating with aircraft designers, development engineers and field operations to ensure timely, reliable integration of parts and assemblies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks, Fusion, CATIA.
• Knowledge of tolerancing, fasteners and structural design.
• Able to design parts that will be manufactured and assembled.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on mindset, willing to work in the workshop when needed.
• Aerospace experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for airframe structures and subsystems.
• Produce high-quality 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and GD&T.
• Design for manufacture and assembly, balancing performance, weight, cost and robustness.
• Support prototype builds directly, troubleshooting fit, function and integration issues.
• Collaborate closely with aircraft designers, development engineers and field operations.

Skills

Tolerancing

Design for manufacture

Hands-on mindset

Aerospace awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CATIA

Job description

Greenjets is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to transform aircraft concepts into robust, buildable designs. You will own the design of airframe components and mechanical subsystems, delivering CAD models, drawings and GD&T that translate from screen to hangar.

Join a fast-paced team bridging concept to build, collaborating with aircraft designers, development engineers and field operations to ensure timely, reliable integration of parts and assemblies.