Job Title: Mechanical Designer Location: North West England, Cheshire, Chester Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours Primary Industry: Aerospace and Aviation Secondary Industry: Engineering Job Duties: Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions. Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue and manufacturability. Perform GD&T analysis to design, build and test prototypes. Design mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic 2D and 3D models. Generating manufacturing drawings, BOMs and other documentations. Develop tests, perform failure analysis, and solution validation for product development. Contribute to the functional analysis and the collaborative definition of the requirement specification. Design systems under safety and quality standards for in-house CE Mark certification. Validate and ensure the advanced maintenance of the deployed systems. Build a strong technical expertise to steer development and integration of robotic technologies in aerospace. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the aerospace or aviation industry. Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience: Demonstrated experience in mechanical design within the aerospace or aviation industry Knowledge and Skills: Develop and analyse concept solutions to address real world challenges. Design & integrate prototypes & demonstrators of innovative robotic solutions. Ensure that Safety concerns are properly solved or eased by design. Validate system assumptions and functionality under product integrity standards. Build & share a deep technical understanding of robotic solutions. Mentor junior engineers in good design practice. Hands-on experience in robotics / actuated systems control. Solid knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics. Demonstrated influence in selection of sensors and actuators Preferred Qualifications and desirable experience: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Successful experience of integration of an industrial robotic solution used in production Familiar with robot simulation software (e.g. KUKA.Sim, RoboGuide, Visual Components, DELMIA, RoboStudio, Matlab/Simulink, RoboDK). High level of proficiency in CAD software, such as CATIA or 3DX. Working Conditions: Office-based work with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities or testing sites. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams. Potential for overtime work to meet project deadlines.