Mechanical Designer

Morson Edge; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop and analyze robotic solutions in the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in mechanical design, particularly with CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD. This role involves designing prototypes, conducting complex simulations, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Competitive salary and office-based working conditions with some travel for testing included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze robotic concept solutions.
• Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue, and manufacturability.
• Design mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic 2D and 3D models.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in CAD software

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Designer

Location: North West England, Cheshire, Chester

Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Aerospace and Aviation

Secondary Industry: Engineering

Job Duties

• Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions.
• Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue and manufacturability.
• Perform GD&T analysis to design, build and test prototypes.
• Design mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic 2D and 3D models.
• Generating manufacturing drawings, BOMs and other documentations.
• Develop tests, perform failure analysis, and solution validation for product development.
• Contribute to the functional analysis and the collaborative definition of the requirement specification.
• Design systems under safety and quality standards for in-house CE Mark certification.
• Validate and ensure the advanced maintenance of the deployed systems.
• Build a strong technical expertise to steer development and integration of robotic technologies in aerospace.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience

Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the aerospace or aviation industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Develop and analyse concept solutions to address real world challenges.
• Design & integrate prototypes & demonstrators of innovative robotic solutions.
• Ensure that Safety concerns are properly solved or eased by design.
• Validate system assumptions and functionality under product integrity standards.
• Build & share a deep technical understanding of robotic solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers in good design practice.
• Hands‑on experience in robotics / actuated systems control.
• Solid knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics.
• Demonstrated influence in selection of sensors and actuators

Preferred Qualifications and desirable experience

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Successful experience of integration of an industrial robotic solution used in production.
• Familiar with robot simulation software (e.g. KUKA.Sim, RoboGuide, Visual Components, DELMIA, RoboStudio, Matlab/Simulink, RoboDK).
• High level of proficiency in CAD software, such as CATIA or 3DX.

Working Conditions

Office-based work with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or testing sites. Regular collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Potential for overtime work to meet project deadlines.