Mechanical Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Mechanical Safety Engineer to ensure the safety of their aerospace products. Working within the Product Safety department, you will generate design concepts, produce technical documentation, and collaborate with a team of expert engineers. Competitive salary with benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme (minimum 9%)

Life assurance

Approximately 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Friday lunchtime finish

Discretionary Christmas bonus (5-10%)

Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)

On-site occupational health team

Annual appraisal and development program

Subsidised canteen

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

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, IMechE accredited.
• Experience in technical evaluations and requirements generation.
• Knowledge in aerospace/defense standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety of aerospace product portfolios via investigations and corrective actions.
• Generating design concepts with technical documentation like 3D models and drawings.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Skills

Proficiency in hand calculations

Finite element software

GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards

Design for assembly expertise

Experience in aerospace/defense standards

Education

IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/Redbrick University

Job description

Mechanical Safety Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Macstaff

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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.

Role Overview:

The Mechanical Safety Engineer will work within the Product Safety department at the Uxbridge site. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of designs and processes.

This involves generating design concepts aligned with regulatory and customer requirements, producing technical documentation such as 3D models, detailed drawings, and assembly instructions, and supporting design development with technical calculations and reviews. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, and mentoring junior personnel may be required depending on experience.

A detailed job description is available upon application.

Qualifications and Skills:

• IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree, Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent
• 1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/Redbrick University preferred
• 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 for assembly and manufacturing expertise
• Experience in aerospace/defence standards such as ISO 15288 (desirable)

Benefits:

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

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

Application Process:

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