Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - UAV Interceptors

Jonathan Lee; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Hereford. You will work on UAV interceptor components and assemblies, developing mechanical schemes and detailed designs.

A hands-on engineer will size, analyse and optimise system elements using SolidWorks and CAE tools, supporting prototype builds. The role requires a BSc/BEng in Engineering and proven experience in aerospace/defence sectors, with a strong CAD modelling background and DFM/DFMEA knowledge.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven mechanical design experience within aerospace/defence/motorsport/automotive industries.
• Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD.
• Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality.
• DFM and DFMEA knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of UAV components and interceptor parts and assemblies.
• Carry out concept development for mechanical systems.
• Use hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise system elements.
• Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Support in-house prototype build.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modelling

Engineering calculations

DFMEA

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

Jonathan Lee is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Hereford. You will work on UAV interceptor components and assemblies, developing mechanical schemes and detailed designs.

A hands-on engineer will size, analyse and optimise system elements using SolidWorks and CAE tools, supporting prototype builds. The role requires a BSc/BEng in Engineering and proven experience in aerospace/defence sectors, with a strong CAD modelling background and DFM/DFMEA knowledge.