Title Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

TRIUMPH Mexicali; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph is seeking a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Deeside team. The role focuses on developing and modifying design documentation for existing and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, with close collaboration across Operations and Supply Chain.

Office-based at Deeside with potential travel to Cheltenham as required. You will gain hands-on experience with CAD software (SolidWorks), participate in trade studies, and support test engineering.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive) and eligible for professional status.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience with CAD and prototype assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify design documentation for existing and new products.
• Conduct trade studies and investigations to support development testing.
• Interface with internal customers to meet project deliverables.
• Support development test engineering in test rigs and equipment.
• Interpret customer requirements and ensure design compliance.
• Develop product designs and requirement matrices; communicate risks.
• Present technical solutions at reviews.
• Support engineering changes using Windchill.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comunicat?on

Problem-solving capability

Hands-on experience with hand tools

CAD software - SolidWorks

Geometric tolerancing knowledge

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Education

BEng / BSc in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive)

Industry accreditation ( Incorporated / Chartered )

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Windchill (Documentation Control)

Job description

Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Engineering

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Post: Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible to: Engineering Manager

Responsible for: Mechanical Design

Location: Deeside, Flintshire, UK, office based or Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Working Schedule: Nominally 37 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week, additional hours may be required as necessary to meet business commitments.

Travel: UK and/or Overseas travel to customers and other Triumph sites.

Language skills: English, other languages desirable.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Graduate/ Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and modification of design documentation supporting existing and NPI products.
• Conduct trade studies and investigations in support of technical issues in development testing and production.
• Interfacing with internal customers (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to achieve project deliverable.
• Actively support development test engineering in operation and design of test rigs and equipment.
• Assist in the interpretation of customer's requirements/specifications.
• Support and develop the design of products and associated requirement compliance matrices.
• Identify and communicate technical risks to projects stakeholders.
• Presentation of technical solutions at internal and external design reviews.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams and support problem solving and corrective action activities to resolve design issues, Acceptance Test Procedure failures and customer returns/failures.
• Support engineering changes, using Documentation Control Tools. [Windchill].

Technical Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of problem-solving capability and methods
• Evidence of ‘hands‑on’ experience, i.e., assembly / disassembly of products using hand tools.
• Experience with Design software packages - CAD software – ideally SOLIDWORKS
• Experience of metallic component design, including an appreciation of geometric tolerancing, standards and methods.
• (Desirable) Experience with Analysis software – MathCAD, Simulink, SIMSCAPE, Ansys, ADAMS
• (Desirable) Knowledge of hydraulic systems and design, more specifically relative to aerospace engineering.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems and design, more specifically relative to aerospace engineering.
• (Desirable) An appreciation of Reliability, Safety / Airworthiness, Production methods, Materials and Processes, and Stress and Performance analysis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: BEng / BSc in Engineering subject, i.e., Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, etc.

Desirable: Industry body recognised accreditation, i.e., incorporated, or chartered engineer status.

Essential

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of being a good communicator
• Good technical skills with MS Technologies
• Strongly task-driven/multi-tasking
• Pro‑active learner
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated
• Sound problem analysis and problem‑solving skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a business environment, more specifically within an engineering setting, i.e., work placement, etc.
• Performance and analysis experience.
• Evidence of design application, whether via placement or university project.
• Hydraulic design and fluid dynamics.

Personal Qualities

• Candidate must be a UK national, capable of attaining BPSS and SC clearances.
• Team player prepared to work to achieve results.
• Highly energetic
• High level of initiative
• Able to prioritise and multi‑task.
• Professional and confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.

Our Vision

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code Of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, And Safety (EHS)

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.