Powertrain Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD/FEA & DFM

Morgan McKinley (South West); Bierton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Buckinghamshire to lead the mechanical design of powertrain systems and components across R&D and customer programs.

You will create 3D parametric models and manufacturing drawings, interpret FEA results, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to drive DFx/DFM while maintaining high design standards. Strong hands-on experience in mechanical, thermal, or fluid components is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering (BEng/BSc) required.
• Strong background in first principles engineering and 3D parametric CAD.
• Experience interpreting FEA results and applying DFMA principles.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative 3D parametric models and manufacturing drawings for mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
• Apply first-principles calculations and interpret FEA results to validate and optimise designs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and uphold high standards.
• Assist with DFMEAs, root-cause investigations, and cost/complexity reduction efforts.

Skills

First principles engineering

3D parametric CAD

FEA interpretation

GD&T BS8888/ASME Y14.5

Education

Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Eng. degree (BEng/BSc)

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Buckinghamshire to lead the mechanical design of powertrain systems and components across R&D and customer programs.

You will create 3D parametric models and manufacturing drawings, interpret FEA results, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to drive DFx/DFM while maintaining high design standards. Strong hands-on experience in mechanical, thermal, or fluid components is essential.