Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Copello Global; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in High Wycombe. In this role, you will design and develop aerospace products for both military and civilian applications, ensuring they meet performance specifications while collaborating with various departments. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of experience in mechanical design, particularly within the aerospace or defence sectors, are required. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defence industry.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing products using 3D CAD.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and ensure product conformance.
• Produce detailed drawings for component manufacture.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

CFD

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

This range is provided by Copello Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Partnership Account Manager | Copello Global | Defence Engineering | Defence Technology

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – High Wycombe

Copello are working with a defence client who are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team who are responsible for designing, developing and supporting a portfolio of aerospace products for military and civilian applications.

In this role you will contribute to the support, design and development of current and next generation products. You will be expected to be creative and innovative in the generation of concepts and detailed designs using 3D CAD. You will need to be capable of designing products, critiquing, developing and following the process through to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Design and development of new and existing products using 3D CAD (Solidworks) and use of FEA and CFD tools to simulate mechanical behaviour.
• Research and analysis of design proposals, specifications and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs.
• Ensure product conformance with performance specifications.
• Undertake tolerance analysis of designs (a good understanding of inspection metrology methods, GD&T and standard tolerance methods are highly beneficial).
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to implement operating procedures, resolve product faults and provide technical support to manufacturing.
• Produce detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly. This will include piece part, assembly, family tree and installation drawings.
• Generation and management of parts lists and BOMs.
• Good understanding of design for manufacturability and knowledge of manufacturing technologies.
• A broad understanding of materials, treatments and finishes as well as their environmental implications.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar (experience will also be taken into account).
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in mechanical Design.
• Experience working in an Aerospace or Defence industry/environment.
• Experience of developing mechanical design solutions through Life Cycle Management process.

Please note SC clearance must be obtainable to be considered for this role

If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply now, or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail] and we will be in touch for a further conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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