Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Holt Engineering; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a hardware team developing advanced mechanical and electrical systems for cutting-edge flight simulators. You will design, develop, test, and deliver robust hardware solutions that meet stringent performance and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven mechanical hardware design experience.
• Experience with hand calculations and FEA.
• Experience producing drawings and design reviews.
• CAD experience in Creo or CATIA V5 is a plus.
• Familiar with Windchill or Teamcenter PLM.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support mechanical hardware design for flight simulators.
• Create detailed specifications, models, and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting for performance and reliability.
• Engage with suppliers to source and integrate components.
• Support project delivery to time, budget, and quality targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

CAD software

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

Creo/CATIA V5

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Crawley, West Sussex

Competitive salary, based on experience + Bonus & Benefits

We are seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Design Engineer to join a hardware engineering team developing advanced mechanical and electrical systems for cutting-edge flight simulators. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-performance aerospace products that help shape the future of aviation training and safety.

The role will suit a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical design experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will play a key part in designing, developing, testing, and delivering robust hardware solutions that meet demanding performance and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and development of mechanical hardware solutions for flight simulators, ensuring they meet customer and industry requirements.
• Create detailed technical specifications, models, and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work closely with systems, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Carry out testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support the evaluation of new technologies and materials to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Engage with suppliers to source and integrate mechanical and electrical components.
• Support or lead project delivery to time, budget, and quality expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical hardware design and development.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and use analytical design tools, including FEA, to verify structural adequacy.
• Experience producing technical drawings, calculation packs, and supporting design reviews.
• CAD experience with tools such as Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5 would be a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Windchill or Teamcentre would also be beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in testing, validation, and hardware troubleshooting.Confident working within multi-disciplinary teams and communicating effectively at all levels.
• Flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace experience is highly desirable, although we will also consider transferable experience from automotive, wind energy, or other similar industries.