Mechanical Design Engineer – Rotating Machinery (Hybrid)

Safran; Welwyn Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Pitstone, Hertfordshire, for a 6-12 month Inside IR35 contract with hybrid working. The role is full-time in Pitstone and aims to expand capabilities within SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK.

The position focuses on engineering leadership, collaboration with OE/MRO, and delivering robust electromechanical designs while supporting production schedules and quality investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related design discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing complex electromechanical products in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace.
• Experience with rotating machinery and smart motor/generator technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent Engineering at Level 1/2 QRQC meetings, providing technical leadership.
• Collaborate with OE and MRO teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and documentation.
• Support production to meet build schedules, coordinating with suppliers, assembly and test teams, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Lead engineering investigations with clear analysis and effective resolutions to complex challenges.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Collaboration

Solution delivery

Production support

Engineering investigations

Problem solving

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Safran Engineering Services in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Pitstone, Hertfordshire, for a 6-12 month Inside IR35 contract with hybrid working. The role is full-time in Pitstone and aims to expand capabilities within SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK.

The position focuses on engineering leadership, collaboration with OE/MRO, and delivering robust electromechanical designs while supporting production schedules and quality investigations.