Mechanical Design Engineer — End-to-End, Space/Aerospace (Flexible)

Chroma Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension (8% matched)

Health care

Life assurance

25 holidays + banks

Leave purchasing scheme

Job summary

A leading Scientific and Engineering company in Warrington is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to cradle-to-grave projects, spanning R&D and customer initiatives. You will engage in blank sheet design, CAD work, FEA, and testing, then guide products into manufacture and assembly.

Space and vacuum experience are highly advantageous for this varied role. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and are proficient in SolidWorks, with GD&T and FEA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and design for tolerance.
• Experience with FEA and design calculations.
• Space/Aerospace experience is highly beneficial.
• Vacuum experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Involved in cradle-to-grave design across projects.
• Lead customer liaison and requirement capture.
• Perform blank-sheet design and in-depth CAD work.
• Conduct prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Oversee transition into manufacture and assembly.

Skills

GD&T

FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading Scientific and Engineering company in Warrington is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to cradle-to-grave projects, spanning R&D and customer initiatives. You will engage in blank sheet design, CAD work, FEA, and testing, then guide products into manufacture and assembly.

Space and vacuum experience are highly advantageous for this varied role. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and are proficient in SolidWorks, with GD&T and FEA skills.