Mechanical Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South West London seeks a Mechanical Safety Engineer to enhance the safety of aerospace systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with engineering standards, generating design concepts, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Childcare vouchers

On-site occupational health team

Qualifications

• 1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/Redbrick University is desirable.
• Experience in requirements generation and technical evaluations.
• Knowledge in aerospace/defence standards like ISO 15288 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aerospace product safety through investigations and corrective actions.
• Generate design concepts in compliance with regulatory and military standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for design optimization.

Skills

Knowledge of finite element analysis software

Design for assembly and manufacturing expertise

Understanding of GD&T standards

Education

IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

Job description

Mechanical Safety Engineer, South West London

Client:

Macstaff

Location:

South West London, 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 the 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring aerospace product safety through investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.
• Generating design concepts in compliance with regulatory, customer, international, and military standards.
• Producing product definition information including 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Workload planning, technical calculations, reports, design reviews, and presentations.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize designs.
• Mentoring and training junior personnel, depending on experience.

A detailed job description can be provided upon application.

You will have

A suitable candidate will typically possess:

• 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.
• Support engineering justifications with hand calculations.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis software.
• Understanding of GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Design for assembly and manufacturing expertise.
• Experience in aerospace/defence, e.g., ISO 15288 (desirable).

You will get

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

• Non-contributory pension scheme (minimum 9% contribution from employer).
• Life assurance.
• Approximately 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus (5-10% of salary).
• Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice).
• On-site occupational health team.
• Annual appraisal and development process.
• Subsidized canteen and a great working environment.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Application process

Apply by clicking the button on this job posting or send your CV in confidence to [emailprotected].