Mechanical Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aviation engineering firm in Wolverhampton seeks a Mechanical Safety Engineer. The role involves ensuring product safety and generating design concepts in aerospace, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will hold an accredited degree and possess relevant experience.

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

Great working environment with a subsidized canteen

Annual appraisal and development process

Qualifications

• Degree from Russell Group University is desirable.
• Experience in technical evaluations and trade studies.
• Significant expertise in design for assembly and manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring aerospace product safety through investigations.
• Generating design concepts according to standards.
• Planning workloads and preparing technical reports.

Skills

Knowledge of finite element analysis software

Understanding of GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards

Proficiency in hand calculations

Education

IMechE-accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Aerospace Engineering Degree

Job description

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Mechanical Safety Engineer, Wolverhampton

Client: Macstaff

Location: Wolverhampton

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring aerospace product safety through investigations and continuous improvements in designs and processes.
• Generating design concepts in line with regulatory, customer, international, military standards, and company requirements.
• Producing commercially viable product definition information (PDI), including 3D models, detailed, and assembly drawings.
• Planning workloads, performing technical calculations, and preparing reports.
• Conducting design reviews and presentations.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to optimize designs.
• Mentoring and training junior personnel, depending on skills and experience.

A detailed job description is available upon application.

Requirements:

• IMechE-accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree, Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent.
• 1st or 2.1 degree from Russell Group/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/defence, e.g., ISO 15288, is preferred.

Benefits:

As a Mechanical Safety Engineer, you will enjoy a 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)

Application Process:

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