Mechanical Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative aviation engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Safety Engineer based in Milton Keynes. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety of aerospace systems through design evaluations and improvements. The successful candidate will collaborate with a skilled team on significant projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid working environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Childcare vouchers

On-site occupational health team

Annual appraisal and development process

Subsidized canteen

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Preferably a 1st or 2.1 degree from a Russell Group or Redbrick university.
• Experience generating technical evaluations and trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations.
• Generate design concepts aligned with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Produce commercially viable product definition information.

Skills

Proficiency in hand calculations

Knowledge of finite element analysis software

Understanding of GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards

Design for assembly and manufacture

Education

IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

Job description

Mechanical Safety Engineer, Milton Keynes

Client: Macstaff

Location: Milton Keynes

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 and 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 within the Product Safety department at the Uxbridge site. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations leading to corrective actions and continuous process improvements.

This includes generating design concepts aligned with regulatory and customer requirements, including international and military standards, as well as company standards. You will produce commercially viable product definition information (PDI), such as 3D models and engineering drawings.

You will also plan workloads effectively, perform technical calculations, prepare reports, conduct design reviews, and present findings. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal designs is essential. Mentoring junior personnel may be part of your role depending on your skills and experience. A detailed job description is available upon application.

You will have:

• An IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree, Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent
• A 1st or 2.1 degree from a Russell Group or Redbrick university is desirable
• Experience in generating requirements, technical evaluations, and trade studies
• Proficiency in hand calculations supporting engineering justifications
• Knowledge of finite element analysis software
• Understanding of GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards
• Significant expertise in design for assembly and manufacture
• Design experience in aerospace or defense, e.g., ISO 15288, is advantageous

You will get:

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

• Non-contributory pension scheme (minimum 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Discretionary Christmas bonus (typically 5-10% of salary)
• Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)
• On-site occupational health team
• Annual appraisal and development process
• Great working environment with a heavily subsidized canteen
• Flexible hybrid working (average 3 days in the office, 2 at home)

You can apply:

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