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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Salary: Negotiable
Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering, Space, Technology Specialism:
Type: Permanent Contact: Jack Pleon

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bedfordshire

Brief

Mechanical Design Engineer needed for an industry recognised Aerospace organisation based in Bedfordshire who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Mechanical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with demonstrable knowledge of GD&T, FEA, DFMEA and stress calculation and highly CAD proficient (ideally Catia V5).

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Mechanical Design Engineer will include:

  • As Mechanical Design Engineer you will be a technical authority and mentor
  • Produce 3D and 2D CAD of parts and assemblies using Catia V5
  • Reporting using FEA, FMEA, design calculations and part certification
  • Support manufacture of wind tunnel test subject components, sub-assemblies and associated rigs
  • Complete load and stress calculations leading to taking responsibility for part and material spec
  • Design for manufacture (inc. 5-axis machining, instrumentation and sensor requirements)
  • Contribute to and on occasion lead project launch, design review and project wash-up meetings
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Observe company Quality Standards and Health and Safety procedures
  • Regular communication with team members, suppliers, customers and other internal departments
  • Opportunity for career development

What experience you need to be the successful Mechanical Design Engineer:

Essential:

  • The individual must be highly technical
  • Demonstrable knowledge of GD&T, FEA, DFMEA and stress calculation
  • Able to work individually and as part of a team keeping projects within budget and to project schedule
  • Qualification in related Mechanical Engineering or technical discipline. Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
  • Highly CAD proficient
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting and developing less experienced engineers as well as supporting supervisors and line management
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
  • Flexible to a changing work load
  • Problem solver able to develop and implement workaround solutions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office software
  • Organised, self-starting and innovative in seeking improvement in both product and process
  • Committed to self-improvement and receptive to new ideas and ways of working

Desirable:

  • Aerospace or aerodynamic application experience
  • A R&D/testing background
  • Experience of project management tools and methodologies
  • Familiarity of 6 Sigma specifically experience of 5S and LEAN manufacturing principals
  • Knowledge of MRP systems
  • Knowledge of high-speed aerodynamic testing
  • Catia V5

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Please note that eligibility for UK security clearance up to SC level is required for the Mechanical Design Engineer position.

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