Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Lead

Morgan Ryder; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday rising to 35

Profit sharing scheme

Health care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice for pensions and EVs

Professional registration fees covered

Job summary

Morgan Ryder is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Blackpool to lead challenging aerospace and defence projects. You will develop mechanical structures from concept to detailed design for manufacture, interfacing with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, proven leadership of engineering projects, strong 3D CAD (CATIA) skills, and familiarity with PLM systems. Security clearance eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience leading engineering projects in aerospace/defence sectors is essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs using 3D CAD, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Produce design documentation including FMEAs, technical reports and design reviews.
• Represent the design function in customer design reviews and ensure CAD/PLM data integrity.
• Apply manufacturability and additive manufacture principles throughout development.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

3D CAD design

Project leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PLM systems

Job description

Morgan Ryder is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Blackpool to lead challenging aerospace and defence projects. You will develop mechanical structures from concept to detailed design for manufacture, interfacing with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, proven leadership of engineering projects, strong 3D CAD (CATIA) skills, and familiarity with PLM systems. Security clearance eligibility is essential.