Mechanical Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A niche aviation engineering innovator seeks a Mechanical Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of engineering designs for aerospace clients. The role involves generating compliant design concepts and producing technical documentation, working with a talented team in a supportive environment. Competitive salary plus benefits including a non-contributory pension and flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Childcare vouchers

On-site occupational health team

Annual appraisal and development process

Subsidised canteen

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1st or 2.1 from Russell Group/Redbrick University (desirable).
• Experience in requirements generation and trade studies.
• Knowledge of ISO 15288.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aerospace product safety through investigations and improvements.
• Generate design concepts compliant with standards.
• Produce technical documentation including 3D models.

Skills

Technical evaluations

Hand calculations

Finite element software

GD&T knowledge

Design experience for assembly

Education

IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

Job description

Mechanical Safety Engineer, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

Macstaff

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 team working with some of the brightest British engineers.

You will like

The Mechanical Safety Engineer role involves ensuring aerospace product safety through investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvements. Responsibilities include generating design concepts compliant with regulatory, customer, international, and military standards, and producing detailed technical documentation such as 3D models and engineering drawings. Effective workload planning, technical calculations, design reviews, and collaboration with stakeholders are essential. Mentoring junior personnel 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 from Russell Group/Redbrick University (desirable)
• Experience in requirements generation, technical evaluations, and trade studies
• Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element software
• Knowledge of GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards
• Design experience for assembly and manufacturing, preferably in aerospace/defence (e.g., ISO 15288)

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 (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

Apply directly through this job posting or send your CV in confidence to [emailprotected].