Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace and Defence

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting permanent opportunity awaits a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading Aerospace and Defence Research Organisation in the Milton Keynes area. This role involves developing cutting-edge capabilities in mechanical design, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical principles and project management skills, with a passion for innovation. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent career development opportunities, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive choice for engineering professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Shift and overtime premium

Free parking

Shares incentive plan

Employee assistance programme

Private health insurance

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and stress analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct static stress calculations and produce detailed stress reports.
• Lead a small team of design engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Assist in resolving design issues with production and inspection teams.

Skills

Mechanical Principles

Stress Analysis

Engineering Drawings

Problem-Solving Techniques

Project Management

Time Management

Creative Design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace and Defence

Permanent - Milton Keynes Area - Attractive

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an Aerospace and Defence Research Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will join the Engineering Team and will play an integral part in the development of world leading capabilities and the cutting edge of Aerospace research.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will report to the Design Team Leader and Engineering Managers . The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be skilled and must have a sound knowledge of part and assembly design, structural analysis and modern manufacturing techniques. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be self-starters, organised, able to prioritise and used to working under pressure.

Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Carry out static stress calculations using hand methods and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Produce detailed stress reports to present stress calculations and FEA results.
• Participate in reviewing the work of others, including checking of stress reports & approvals.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and work breakdowns for projects within department.
• Liaise with production engineers to assist specification of manufacturing processes.
• Assist Manufacturing/Inspection/Fitting departments to resolve design issues.
• Liaise with test and rigging teams to ensure methods of best practise are applied.
• Provide technical leadership for projects within the design team, working within schedule.
• Participate in the development of team members, offering support and guidance.
• Lead a small team of design engineers, providing technical leadership on the given project.
• Function as a technical specialist in the mechanical design area for the business.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, stress analysis and engineering drawings.
• Extensive experience of manufacturing/production systems, procedures, machines & tools.
• Be capable of applying problem-solving techniques in a logical, competent & timely manner.
• Ability to organise and manage workload in conjunction with the project manager.
• Strong project management and time-management skills with People Management skills.
• Have a natural creativity and curiosity for mechanical design and competent with CATIA V5.
• Competent with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power-point).
• Be a confident, self-motivated individual committed to ensuring customer satisfaction.
• The successful candidate will have relevant experience, with a qualification in related Mechanical Engineering or technical discipline (degree preferred).

There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Shift and overtime premium, where applicable
• Free parking and shares incentive plan
• Employee assistance programme and private health insurance
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years' service)

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency due to the projects and products involved

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or Email suitable MS Word CV's to (url removed)

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