Senior Mechanical Engineer: Through-Life Support Lead

Belcan; Ivinghoe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12 month Inside IR35 contract based in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, on-site. You will lead through life support activities, own investigations, and drive robust, manufacturable designs.

The role focuses on problem solving, technical leadership across production and QA, and delivering high quality engineering solutions in a regulated aerospace-like environment. Relocation is supported for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background designing complex electromechanical products within highly regulated industries (e.g. aerospace)
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and deliver practical, high quality engineering solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and production methods
• Experience leading investigations, RCA, and design assurance activities

Responsibilities

• Represent Engineering at Level 1 & 2 QRQC meetings, providing clear technical direction and confident decision making
• Work closely with OE and MRO teams to deliver high quality engineering solutions and supporting documentation
• Act as a senior engineering point of contact across production, suppliers, assembly, and test teams
• Support production teams to meet demanding build schedules by resolving engineering issues quickly and effectively
• Lead engineering investigations, delivering clear, concise analyses and robust corrective actions
• Demonstrate persistence and technical depth when tackling complex, high pressure engineering challenges
• Translate customer and internal requirements into robust mechanical designs
• Apply calculations, analysis, and validation tools to verify and refine solutions
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture, assembly, cost, and quality
• Lead detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and drive corrective actions
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, both technically and behaviourally
• Author, review, and approve engineering documentation throughout the through life support phase
• Contribute to and report against engineering KPIs and budget targets

Skills

Electromechanical design

Root cause analysis

Investigation leadership

Manufacturing with QA

Stakeholder communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Aerospace background

Tools

NX

CATIA

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

Belcan is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12 month Inside IR35 contract based in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, on-site. You will lead through life support activities, own investigations, and drive robust, manufacturable designs.

The role focuses on problem solving, technical leadership across production and QA, and delivering high quality engineering solutions in a regulated aerospace-like environment. Relocation is supported for the right candidate.