Mechanical Engineer - Design And Development

Line Up Aviation; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the design and development team in Oxfordshire on a permanent basis.

You will design lightweight mechanisms, work with internal and external stakeholders to capture requirements and drive de-risking activities. The role emphasizes delivering robust designs while pursuing cost and lead-time reductions and maintaining quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science (Bachelors or Masters) required.
• Experience in high-regulated environments such as space/aerospace.
• Familiarity with mechanical, thermal or electrical systems.
• Ability to gain UK BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design lightweight, robust, low-cost mechanisms to support structures deployment and operations in space.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to capture requirements and resolve issues.
• Identify cost, risk and lead-time reduction opportunities across products and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Science

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

Working within our project team, you will help reduce the cost, lead time and risk associated with heritage products and designs through process improvements, design modifications and the implementation of new technologies.

Role: Mechanical Engineer - Design and Development

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Discussed Upon Application

Clearance: Eligible to obtain BPSS

What you'll be doing:

• Design lightweight, robust, low cost, stowage efficient mechanisms to support structures deployment and operations in Space
• Work with internal and external customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, assess their impact on designs, identify sensitivities and resolve technical issues pragmatically and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, risk and lead time across products and processes, developing cost effective solutions where appropriate.
• Carry out detailed design reviews to assess and demonstrate the robustness of designs across all anticipated operating conditions.
• Comply with, and work towards meeting, applicable requirements defined by the TRS, DDVP and project development needs.
• Manage and maintain design configuration and associated technical documentation.
• Work autonomously to build and test new designs and concepts as part of de-risking activities.
• Develop test plans and detailed test procedures in collaboration with test facilities and teams.
• Provide technical support to test campaigns and oversee testing procedures, analyse test results and compile test report to be presented to stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise and support to procurement, assembly and test activities.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Assembly and Integration teams to support successful delivery of designs.
• Take a lead role within project teams and represent the project at meetings involving a range of stakeholders.
• Produce, compile and present technical content at project meetings, including customer facing meetings and presentations to external stakeholders where required.
• Support bids and proposals with the Business Development team, as required.
• Support project manager with reviewing and adhering to project budget, schedule and managing risk
• Identify and engage with new suppliers and, where appropriate, develop business cases for integrating new technologies into processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across products and processes.

Requirements:

• Demonstrative experience of working within high regulated environment such as space, aerospace
• A Bachelors or Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science subject
• A good understanding of one of the following disciplines and familiarity with the rest: mechanical, thermal, electrical systems, systems engineering
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Aerospace Composites, Gears, motors, or mechanisms
• Excellent communication skills and proficient with MS Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Excellent team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving presenting findings and solutions
• Ability to plan and organise workload across multiple projects ensuring deadlines are met
• Quality mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously were required on a diverse range of tasks.
• Comfortable to complete physical build and test work where required to support R&D activities.
• Ability to gain UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance