Mechanical Safety Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client:
Macstaff
Location:
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
You will like
Ensuring the safety of engineering design for mechanical systems at a niche aviation engineering innovator in Uxbridge, West London, where you will be literally saving lives! This family-owned firm designs and manufactures specific safety systems for aerospace clients and is renowned for first-class products & services. You will be part of a top-tier team working with some of the brightest British engineers.
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Safety Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safety of aerospace product portfolios through investigations, resulting in corrective and proactive continuous improvement of designs and processes. This includes generating design concepts in line with regulatory and customer requirements, producing technical documentation such as 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications, and supporting design development through technical calculations, reviews, and stakeholder consultations.
Mentoring and training junior personnel may also be part of the role, depending on experience.
A detailed job description is available upon application.
Qualifications:
* IMechE accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree, Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent
* 1st or 2.1 from Russell Group/Redbrick University (desirable)
* Experience in requirements generation, technical evaluations, and trade studies
* Proficiency in hand calculations and finite element software
* Knowledge of GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards
* Design experience for assembly and manufacture, preferably in aerospace/defence sectors
Benefits:
Competitive salary likely between £45K-£50K + package, including:
* Non-contributory pension scheme (minimum 9% employer contribution)
* Life assurance
* Approximately 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays
* Lunchtime finish on Fridays
* Discretionary Christmas bonus (5-10% of salary)
* Childcare vouchers (via salary sacrifice)
* On-site occupational health team
* Annual appraisal and development process
* Subsidised canteen and flexible hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)
Application:
Apply by clicking the button on this job posting or send your CV in confidence to [emailprotected].
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