Mechanical Design Engineer

Parker Hannifin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with up to 10% matching

25 days holiday with option to buy/sell

Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop Thermal Management Systems for aerospace applications. You will lead projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong CAD skills. Parker offers a competitive compensation package, career development, and numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Strong experience using commercial CAD software systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as forging, casting, CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of aerospace products throughout their lifecycle.
• Interpret customer specifications to define design parameters.
• Create and maintain design documentation including engineering drawings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Commercial CAD software systems

GD&T principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

About Us

Parker Meggitt occupies a leading position in the design and manufacture of aircraft engine shell-and-tube and plate-and-fin heat exchangers. We are a significant supplier to both civil and military aviation, with products used on the majority of the latest aeroengines, including LEAP, PurePower and F135.

Position Overview

Responsible for the design, development and qualification of Thermal Management Systems products for aerospace applications, supporting programmes from initial concept through production implementation. Apply sound mechanical engineering principles and aerospace design practices to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant solutions that meet customer specifications and airworthiness requirements.

Working in the Design Engineering team, this role will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders leading new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves translating requirements into robust design solutions, ensuring performance, quality, and manufacturability objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of aerospace products from concept through full product lifecycle, including production implementation.
• Interpret customer specifications and airworthiness requirements to define design parameters, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop detailed product specifications by analysing functional requirements, materials, performance, cost, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain design data including engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and bill of materials in accordance with established engineering standards.
• Validate and verify design performance through analysis, testing, and interpretation of results, ensuring conformance to qualification requirements and reliability targets.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming product in accordance with quality and engineering standards, defining and implementing appropriate corrective actions.

Essential skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for this position

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or related (regulated) industries
• Strong experience in the use of commercial CAD software systems
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, product design, and industry standards, with the ability to apply knowledge across technical disciplines
• Knowledge of GD&T principles for component design and assembly
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, forging, casting, CNC machining, welding, brazing and sheet metal forming
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset with experience applying engineering best practices and process improvements
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and collaborate with cross-functions teams, customers, and suppliers

What We Offer

• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.