Senior Helicopter Mechanical Design Engineer

Airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution (up to 8%)

Share Incentive Plans

Bikes to Work scheme

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of helicopter customisations from concept through manufacture. You will own the technical quality of designs, guide a small team, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and certification requirements.

You will manage integration of systems into Airbus Helicopters products, coach engineers, and drive design signatory status and verification processes within the New Product

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND with extensive experience in mechanical systems design.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, AutoCAD and PLM systems (Enovia SmarTeam, ARAS).
• Knowledge of national/international regulatory standards including CAA Part 21, CS27/CS29 and Defence Standard 00-970.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for mechanical packages and mentor a team.
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.
• Interface with customers and suppliers and manage data transfers.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure action follow-ups.
• Design and model modules (2D/3D) and ensure accuracy for release.
• Manage integration of modules within the product and control cost/weight.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Tolerances

Manufacturing processes

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

AutoCAD

PLM systems (Enovia SmarTeam / ARAS)

Job description

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of helicopter customisations from concept through manufacture. You will own the technical quality of designs, guide a small team, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and certification requirements.

You will manage integration of systems into Airbus Helicopters products, coach engineers, and drive design signatory status and verification processes within the New Product