Mechanical Design Engineer (Design & Test)

Matchtech Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract in the aerospace sector. You will support the design, development and validation of electrical power systems and equipment, combining mechanical design with test rig construction and engineering validation throughout the product lifecycle.

You will produce 3D CAD models in CATIA V5, perform tolerance analyses, engage in design reviews, and build test rigs while collaborating with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design within aerospace or similarly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD: CATIA V5, Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience planning, conducting and reporting tests.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stackups and drawing standards.
• Hands-on lab/workshop approach with good problem-solving and reporting skills.

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

Skills

Test planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

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