Mechanical Design Engineer (Internal Only, Fixed Term)

Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday entitlement

Staff development opportunities

Benefits and rewards

Job summary

University of Nottingham's Mechanical and Aerospace Systems (MAS) group seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a wide range of experimental research across the group through high-quality, precision design. The MAS team collaborates across researchers, engineers, technicians, support staff and academics to deliver research from fundamentals to technology readiness levels.

The role involves designing machines and experimental setups, manufacturing, commissioning and using test facilities,

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical engineering is essential.
• Experience in mechanical design for experimental setups is required.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver precision components.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, commission and use test facilities for MAS research.
• Develop machines and experimental setups for research projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver precision components and systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Experimental setups

Supplier management

Lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Internal Only, Fixed Term)

Location
Jubilee Campus

Salary
£35,608 to £47,389per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Reference
ENG2270126

INTERNAL VACANCY

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

The Mechanical and Aerospace Systems (MAS) group requires a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a wide range of experimental research across the group through high-quality and precision design. The MAS group has a large and friendly intra-disciplinary team of researchers, engineers, technicians, support staff, and academics who work together to deliver research from fundamental to high level technology readiness level (TRL).

The role will involve applying a wide range of professional engineering skills relating to the design, manufacture, commissioning, and use of test facilities in support of MAS research. The successful applicant will have experience in the design of machines as well as experimental setups, and they will have a track record of working with suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver precision engineered components, assemblies, and systems. The role holder will have a significant role in the design and manufacture of research facilities and test programmes.

A degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential.

What we offer:

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. This role is not open to fractional or part time work and the successful candidate is expected to be primarily based in the lab and office on-site.

This role is fixed term until 31 December 2027.

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