Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will influence the next generation of micro gas turbines for high-performance propulsion systems. Responsibilities include precise mechanical design, creating detailed engineering drawings, and conducting stress and CFD analysis. Ideal candidates should possess a BEng or MEng in Aerospace Engineering, several years of design experience, and familiarity with ANSYS. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in precision component design.
• Familiarity with high-temperature sheet-metal components.
• Understanding of material performance at elevated temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for precise mechanical design work.
• Create detailed engineering drawings.
• Conduct stress analysis and CFD flow analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Stress analysis

Transient thermal analysis

CFD flow analysis

Education

BEng/MEng in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

This role will directly influence the next generation of micro gas turbines, shaping technologies that will power future high-performance propulsion systems. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a central part in developing an advanced micro-turbojet engine, with particular focus on the combustor, working within a compact team of specialists in turbomachinery design, aerothermal engineering and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

You will take responsibility for precise mechanical design work, the creation of detailed engineering drawings and hands‑on involvement in subsystem and full-engine development testing. The position involves progressing sheet‑metal combustor components from laser‑cut profiles through forming and fabrication, while also collaborating with a dedicated combustor advisor to refine design output. Your work will include conducting stress analysis and, ideally, transient thermal and CFD flow analysis using ANSYS tools.

Beyond the combustor, you will support the design of static engine components, interface with manufacturing suppliers and ensure a seamless transition from design to production. A strong foundation in mechanical design, CAD proficiency and GD&T application is essential, supported by an accredited BEng or MEng in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

The ideal engineer will have several years of experience in precision component design and development testing, as well as familiarity with the design and manufacture of high‑temperature sheet‑metal components. Confidence with ANSYS for FEA and CFD, and an understanding of material performance at elevated temperatures, will be highly advantageous.

Requirements

• BEng/MEng in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Experience in whole‑engine performance testing
• Experience performing thermal transient and CFD flow analysis of the combustor