Mechanical Designer

Morson Edge; Bretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop robotic solutions within the aerospace sector. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical design. Proficiency in CAD software, like SolidWorks, is essential. This contract role offers full-time hours and requires a strong focus on problem-solving and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within aerospace or aviation.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions.
• Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue, and manufacturability.
• Design mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic 2D and 3D models.
• Generate manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and other documentation.
• Contribute to the functional analysis and collaborative definition of requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

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 documentation.
• 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 desig...