Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ALTEN; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work on the design and development of innovative electric motor components focusing on rotating systems. Candidates should have a proven background in mechanical design, experience with complex test rigs, and the ability to support certification processes. This role requires hands-on experience in a high-integrity engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in rotating components for electric motor systems.
• Experience in designing with metallic, composite, and electrically machined materials.
• Experience with complex test rigs, particularly DSD-type setups.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components for electric motors.
• Support certification activities in compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to hands-on product design in a high-integrity environment.

Skills

Mechanical design of rotating components

Designing with metallic materials

Designing with composite materials

Development of complex test rigs

Creation of tooling designs

Job description

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with a strong background in rotating components for electric motor systems. You will contribute directly to the design and development of cutting-edge aerospace and high-integrity products, working from concept through to certification.,

• Mechanical design of rotating components for electric motors.
• Designing with metallic, composite, and electrically machined materials.
• Development of complex test rigs (experience with DSD-type setups is highly valued).
• Creation of tooling designs for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Supporting certification activities in line with industry standards.
• Hands-on product design and problem-solving in a high-integrity environment.