Mechanical Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Filton; Presencial; GBP 51.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Line Up Aviation seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Filton. You will drive design and structural integrity of test rigs, ensuring safety and performance across wings and airframe systems. Role involves 3D pre-designs, stress analysis, and supplier coordination.

Requirements include experience with aeronautical structures, CATIA/3DExperience, and a degree in mechanical engineering. The position is based in Filton with a 35-hour week.

Formación

• Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high-precision projects using CATIA or 3DExperience.
• Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing).
• Materials testing (optional).
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection.
• Educated to degree level in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and deliver advanced test rig concepts with focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
• Execute high-precision 3D pre-designs and detailed interface drawings.
• Drive structural excellence through stress analysis and act as a design checker for stress activities.
• Lead manufacturing and design-to-manufacture work packages within the test centre perimeter.
• Act as a primary technical interface for external customers and cross-functional teams.
• Integrate electrical, measurement, and data system installation requirements.

Conocimientos

Stress analysis

Supplier management

Aeronautical structures knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

3DExperience

Descripción del empleo

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Mechanical Engineer you will drive the design and structural integrity of critical test means, ensuring our next-generation aircraft wings and airframe systems meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Pay: £45 per hour Via Umbrella

Location: Filton

Contract: Monday - Friday 35 Hours per week, 12 Months contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver advanced test rig concepts, maintaining a relentless focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
• Execute high-precision 3D pre-designs and detailed specimen interface drawings.
• Drive structural excellence through rigorous stress analysis and serve as a design checker for team stress activities.
• Lead manufacturing and design-to-manufacture work packages within the test centre perimeter.
• Act as a primary technical interface for external customers and cross-functional business units.
• Integrate electrical, measurement, and data system installation requirements.

Requirements

• Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs) using CATIA or 3Dexperience.
• Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
• Materials testing (optional)
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.