Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stress Man Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Derby is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 6-12 years of experience in rotating turbo-machinery design. The role involves executing design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting stress analysis. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Aeronautical or Mechanical engineering and may need to travel across client sites in the UK. A skilled worker visa sponsorship is available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship

Expense reimbursements for onsite work

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in rotating turbo-machinery/GT/aero design.
• Experience in gas turbine low-and-high pressure compressor/turbine design.
• Demonstrable skills in technical authoring and MRO support.

Responsibilities

• Execute design and development projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct design trade studies and iterating designs for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

Rotating turbo-machinery design

Stress analysis

New Product Introduction (NPI)

2D and 3D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering

Job description

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Derby, UK (may need to travel across client’s sites throughout UK)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Type: Permanent (minimum 40 hours per week)

Job Description
Stress Man Limited are currently seeking a highly experienced, resourceful, and delivery-focused Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our growing customer base.

As a Senior engineer, you'll possess 6-12 years experience within rotating turbo-machinery/ GT/aero design and stress. Must be capable of executing design and development projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for requirements capture and execution. Preferably have experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

You should have demonstrable experience in gas turbine low-and-high pressure compressor/turbine design and analysis, including:
Design and modification of key multi-spool low-pressure compressor components such as discs, stators, aerofoils, seals, and attaching parts. Preparation of certification reports, design record books, and definition solutions, accounting for layouts, clash checks, materials, weights, and tolerances.

Conducting design trade studies, iterating existing architectures to achieve design improvements and incremental gains in performance, materials, weight, cost, and aerodynamic and thermal properties across the compressor and turbine. Perform 2D and 3D stress analysis using advanced modeling techniques. Collaborate with internal teams (stress analysis, life management, materials) to meet project requirements.

You must also be capable of technical authoring, implementation, of gas turbine engine design and repair solutions. Skilled at supporting Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) shops, ensuring efficient and effective repair processes.

Other Duties:-You will be required to perform duties at our offices and also at any of the projects undertaken by our offices at any of our client sites. You will be reporting to your line manager for all your tasks mentioned above.

SML is an equal opportunity company, we will sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa to highly skilled candidates, but priority will be given to candidates living within the UK. Any expenses including subsistence and mileage allowances will be reimbursed by the company while working onsite at the client location.

Qualifications required; -Education qualification should be Bachelors in Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent.

How to apply
You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Stress Man Ltd, Marble Hall, 80, Nightingale Road, Derby, DE24 8BF.
E mail: [e-mail]
Job Reference: MECH/SML2501

Date posted: July 11th, 2025 Closing date: Closing date for receipt of all applications is Aug 10th 2025.