Mechanical Design Engineer (Design & Test)

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our aerospace client in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on the design, development and validation of electrical power systems and equipment, with a hands-on mix of mechanical design, test rig construction and engineering validation across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, design reviews, and collaboration with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design within regulated engineering environments.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5, Siemens NX or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures and test equipment for aerospace electrical power products.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings and documentation using CATIA V5 or similar systems.
• Carry out tolerance analysis, material selection and design for manufacture reviews.
• Support design verification, FEA, and design reviews.
• Prepare engineering change requests and support configuration control activities.
• Design, build and commission mechanical test rigs and fixtures.
• Develop test procedures and validation plans for environmental, vibration, thermal, endurance and functional testing.
• Instrument test rigs with sensors and DAQ, analyse results and produce reports.
• Investigate test failures and support certification programmes.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Test planning

Problem solving

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development and validation of electrical power systems and equipment. This contract role offers a hands-on combination of mechanical design, product development, test rig construction and engineering validation throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures and test equipment for aerospace electrical power products
• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using CATIA V5 or similar systems
• Carry out tolerance analysis, material selection and design for manufacture reviews
• Support design verification, FEA, structural assessments, technical risk assessments and design reviews
• Prepare engineering change requests and support configuration control activities
• Design, build and commission mechanical test rigs and fixtures
• Develop test procedures, specifications and validation plans for environmental, vibration, thermal, endurance and functional testing
• Instrument test rigs using sensors, data acquisition systems and measurement equipment, analysing results and producing technical reports
• Investigate test failures, implement corrective design improvements and support qualification and certification programmes
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust engineering solutions

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in mechanical design within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport or another highly regulated engineering environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies
• Experience planning, conducting and reporting engineering tests
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups and engineering drawing standards
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively in laboratory and workshop environments
• Strong problem-solving, root cause investigation, communication and technical reporting skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with aerospace design, vibration, environmental or qualification testing
• Familiarity with DO-160, RTCA, MIL-STD or similar testing standards
• Experience using strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers and data acquisition systems
• Exposure to FEA tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus
• Understanding of electrical power generation and distribution equipment
• Experience supporting certification or qualification programmes
• Strong technical ownership and a practical engineering mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively and proactively