Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace & Defence

SII Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SII Group in Belfast is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support our Hardware Engineering function in delivering cross-functional projects. You will develop robust mechanical designs, create detailed drawings and document the lifecycle from concept to release, collaborating with stakeholders across engineering and the wider business.

You will apply engineering principles to solve complex issues, maintain BOMs and documentation, and lead design reviews and work packages.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience producing detailed mechanical designs and technical drawings.
• Good knowledge and practical application of BS 8888.
• Experience working with 3D CAD/CAE engineering applications.
• Understanding of engineering change and configuration-controlled environments.
• Experience working with BOMs and technical/product documentation.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex mechanical engineering issues.
• Experience participating in or leading design reviews.
• Ability to manage mechanical engineering work packages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs using a range of CAE tools.
• Apply engineering principles to make informed decisions on complex technical issues.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888.
• Maintain product and engineering documentation in line with departmental processes.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams and other stakeholders to develop robust product designs.
• Support engineering change activities, maintaining BOM and process integrity.
• Lead and participate in design reviews.
• Lead and deliver mechanical engineering work packages.
• Support projects through the wider product development lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

Detailed designs

BS 8888

3D CAD/CAE

Change control

BOMs & docs

Problem solving

Design reviews

Work packages

Communication

Job description

SII Group in Belfast is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support our Hardware Engineering function in delivering cross-functional projects. You will develop robust mechanical designs, create detailed drawings and document the lifecycle from concept to release, collaborating with stakeholders across engineering and the wider business.

You will apply engineering principles to solve complex issues, maintain BOMs and documentation, and lead design reviews and work packages.