Mechanical Designer - Robotics & Automation (Airbus, Broughton) Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite) Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Pay: £35.13/hr PAYE or £47.00/hr Umbrella (depending on experience) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) IR35: Inside About the Role Join Airbus' Robotics and Automation team as a Mechanical Designer and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. You'll play a key role in developing, designing, and delivering innovative robotic solutions for use on Airbus shop floors. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where your ideas and expertise will directly impact the next generation of aerospace technology. What You'll Be Doing Invent, design, build, and test cutting-edge robotic solutions for aerospace manufacturing. Develop and analyse concept solutions to solve real-world engineering challenges. Perform complex simulations (loads, stress, fatigue, manufacturability) and GD&T analysis. Design mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic 2D/3D models using industry-leading CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, 3DX). Create manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation. Develop and validate prototypes and demonstrators, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to industrialise new products. Mentor junior engineers and share best practices. Support the integration and advanced main...