Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Aerospace

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering British engineering firm is on the lookout for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for light helicopters, contributing to iconic aircraft that will serve the global market. You will leverage your expertise in 3D CAD and engineering calculations to create detailed designs and support prototype builds. With a strong focus on recognition and rewards, this fast-growing organization offers a unique opportunity to be part of a smaller, dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of groundbreaking projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Extensive benefits

Opportunity for recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design, analysis & development experience.
• Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of aircraft parts.
• Carry out design and development of systems like landing gear and flight controls.
• Support in-house prototype build.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

Engineering Calculations

Simulation Software

Aerospace Systems Development

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

HNC/HDC with equivalent experience

Tools

Mathcad

ANSYS

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Aerospace

Stafford

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of light helicopters for the global market. The company design, develop and manufacture their products in the UK.

With extensive financial backing and a growing order book they are seeking to grow their engineering team and require Mechanical Design Engineers to join their team. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work with an engineering team to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of various aircraft parts and assemblies.

What's in it for you?

• An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills and experience to deliver iconic aircraft to the global market
• Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British owned company and share in their growing success as a fast-growing organisation
• Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised & rewarded
• Highly competitive salary with extensive benefits

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - you will be required to;

• Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of various aircraft parts and assemblies.
• Carry out the design and development of systems such as landing gear, flight controls, cabin seating, engine installations or rotor systems.
• Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems.
• Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size,analyse and optimise system elements.
• Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using 3D CAD.
• Develop part and system testing plans.
• Support in-house proto@type build.

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - you will have;

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or HNC/HDC with equivalent experience)
• Proven mechanical design, analysis & development experience
• Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD
• Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and simulations software. (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar)
• Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality