Mechanical Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in aviation is seeking a Mechanical Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of aerospace product designs and contribute to innovative projects. The role combines rigorous engineering standards with the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme (9% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Approximately 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Flexible hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)

Annual appraisal and development process

Subsidised canteen

On-site occupational health team

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Experience in aerospace product safety and design enhancements is preferred.
• Mentoring junior staff may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations and improvements.
• Generate compliant design concepts and produce detailed technical documentation.
• Support design development with calculations and stakeholder consultations.

Skills

Requirements generation

Technical evaluations

Supportive hand calculations

Knowledge of GD&T standards

Design expertise for assembly and manufacturing

Education

IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/Redbrick University

Tools

Finite element software

ISO 15288

Job description

Mechanical Safety Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Macstaff

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

You will like

Ensuring safety of engineering design for mechanical systems at a niche aviation engineering innovator in Uxbridge, West London, where you will be literally saving lives! This family-owned firm designs and manufactures specific safety systems for aerospace clients and is renowned for first-class products & services. You will be part of a top-tier team working with some of the brightest British engineers.

You will like

The Mechanical Safety Engineer role involves ensuring the safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations, leading to corrective and proactive improvements of designs and processes. Responsibilities include generating design concepts compliant with regulatory and customer requirements, producing detailed technical documentation, and supporting design development through calculations, reviews, and stakeholder consultations. Mentoring junior staff may also be part of the role.

A detailed job description is available upon application.

You will have

• IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree, Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent
• 1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/Redbrick University (desirable)
• Experience in requirements generation, technical evaluations, and trade studies
• Supportive hand calculations and knowledge of finite element software
• Knowledge of GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5)
• Design expertise for assembly and manufacturing, preferably in aerospace/defence (e.g., ISO 15288)

You will get

Competitive salary likely between £45K-£50K plus benefits, including:

• Non-contributory pension scheme (minimum 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Approximately 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Discretionary Christmas bonus (5-10% of salary)
• Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)
• On-site occupational health team
• Annual appraisal and development process
• Subsidised canteen and flexible hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)

You can apply

By clicking the apply button on this job posting or sending your CV in confidence to [emailprotected].