Piper Maddox are supporting a global aerospace engineering organisation with the hire of a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their R&D Technical function in Buckinghamshire.
The business is a recognised leader in aircraft electrical systems and is playing a central role in the electrification of aviation, spanning power generation, distribution, motors and hybrid-electric propulsion technologies.
The UK site is a key engineering hub focused on smart motor and power generation technologies, supporting both established aerospace platforms and next-generation electromechanical systems.
This is a senior-level mechanical design position with real ownership.
You will lead and deliver engineering work packages across R&D and R&T programmes, developing robust mechanical solutions for rotating electrical equipment — ensuring designs are technically sound, manufacturable, cost-conscious and aligned to programme milestones.
The role blends hands-on design responsibility with technical leadership and cross-functional coordination.
Key responsibilities:
Developing mechanical design solutions for aerospace motor and power generation technologies
Owning or supporting engineering work packages from concept through validation
Overseeing and approving design solutions delivered by other engineers
Producing and maintaining CAD models, drawings and BOMs to aerospace standards
Delivering design assurance documentation, calculations and stress/thermal justification
Supporting root cause investigations and technical risk reduction activities
Driving Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacture/Assembly principles
Providing mentoring and technical guidance within multi-disciplinary project teams
You’ll work closely with Mechanical Design, Stress & Thermal, Industrialisation, Supply Chain, V&V and Quality teams to ensure mature and robust engineering solutions are delivered against programme targets.
We’re looking for:
Degree-qualified Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineer (or equivalent experience)
Strong electromechanical design background, ideally within rotating equipment (shafts, bearings, seals, structures)
Experience delivering engineering work packages and supervising engineers technically
Substantial experience using 3D CAD (CATIA, NX or similar)
Solid understanding of materials and production methods
Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver against defined milestones
Experience with high-speed motors or power generation systems would be advantageous.
This is a technically influential position within a business heavily invested in future propulsion and electrification technologies. It offers the opportunity to operate at a senior engineering level while remaining hands-on in product development.
If you’d like to explore further, feel free to message me directly for a confidential conversation