Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Aerospace

TipTopJob; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pioneering British-owned aerospace company. You will be part of a dynamic engineering team focused on designing innovative light helicopters for the global market. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, where your contributions will directly impact the development of iconic aircraft. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position not only promises professional growth but also the satisfaction of working within a smaller team where outstanding performance is recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and want to be part of a fast-growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Extensive benefits

Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design, analysis & development experience required.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and engineering calculations.

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 and develop testing plans.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

Engineering Calculations

Modeling and Simulations Software

Concept Development

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

HNC/HDC with equivalent experience

Tools

Mathcad

ANSYS

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Stafford

Industry: Aerospace

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 designs, develops, and manufactures 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?

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

Responsibilities:

1. Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of various aircraft parts and assemblies.
2. Carry out the design and development of systems such as landing gear, flight controls, cabin seating, engine installations, or rotor systems.
3. Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems.
4. Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modeling tools, and CAE tools to size, analyze, and optimize system elements.
5. Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using 3D CAD.
6. Develop part and system testing plans.
7. Support in-house prototype build.

Qualifications:

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

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