Senior Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop advanced wheel and brake equipment. This role involves designing, validating, and managing engineering projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Pension plan with employer matching

Income protection and life assurance

Flexible Hours

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Funding for professional body membership

Subsidized on-site restaurant

Employee discounts on products and services

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Aerospace experience preferred; wheel and brake experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate new wheel and brake equipment.
• Lead or support wheel and brake projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs meet required margins.

Skills

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

Job description

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Join our client’s dynamic team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge wheel and brake equipment that meets rigorous customer, government, and internal standards. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive excellence in aerospace engineering.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Design and validate new wheel and brake equipment through performance calculations and simulations to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Lead or support wheel and brake projects, managing all phases from requirements definition to certification testing and initial service entry.
• Create, review, and approve technical requirement documents aligned with government, company, and customer standards.
• Ensure program targets are met, including technical performance, cost, and schedule, while coordinating with other engineering functions.
• Track key metrics such as non-recurring costs, design-to-cost, reliability, and weight throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with stress, thermal, vibration, and reliability engineers to ensure designs meet required margins.
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize designs for manufacturability while meeting cost targets.
• Support Test Engineers in developing qualification test plans and verifying compliance with requirements.
• Maintain parts lists, review drawings for compliance with standards, and ensure timely release.
• Coordinate internal and external design reviews with Product Line Experts, Subject Matter Experts, and customers.
• Lead or support Root Cause & Corrective Action efforts for qualification, design, and manufacturing challenges.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Wheel & Brake Centre of Excellence.
• Approve engineering drawings for components, sub-assemblies, and interface controls.

Key Experience – Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Degree Educated in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management skills with experience in cost and schedule tracking.
• Proficiency in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Risk Analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering presentations to customers and leading daily discussions with engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Aerospace experience preferred; wheel and brake experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems is desirable.
• Continuous Improvement training is a bonus.

Benefits – Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Pension plan with up to 10% employer matching contributions.
• Income protection and life assurance (3x basic salary).
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexi Hours
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support.
• Funding for professional body membership.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidized on-site restaurant and coffee shop.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Employee referral program.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send copy of your CV to [emailprotected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk