Job Description
Our client is a leading advanced engineering company pioneering lighter materials technology within the Aerospace industry. Due to increased demand they are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
* Design and engineer high-performance aerospace components and structures from concept stage, through to detailed design for manufacture.
* Prepare, present and report technical work to peers and customers at design reviews.
* Creation of piece part drawings from 3D models to enable manufacture of tooling and components.
* Manage configuration of all designs (control of BOM).
* Collating data and producing reports as required.
* Ability to carry out technical analysis including thermal, stress (incl. non-linear) and buckling analysis using finite element codes and analytical techniques is strongly preferred.
* Develop the company’s design and stress analysis capability.
Qualifications
* BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similarly related degree, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
* Applicants would be expected to be Chartered engineers or following a path leading to Chartered status.
Knowledge and Experience
* 5 year plus post graduate experience in either Aerospace, Automotive or similar environment.
* Experience in the use of hand-calculations to solve basic mechanical design problems.
* Excellent understanding of mechanical and thermal properties of engineering materials and their implementation, correct use of tolerances, Engineering drawing standards and manufacturing techniques.
* Flexible and innovative design thinking, able to be given technical requirements and to create robust design solutions using own initiative and the ability to critique own ideas.
* High level of experience using CAD software packages for mechanical design (preferably SolidWorks).
* Knowledge and experience of applying DfM and DfA principles, with a good understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes such as CNC milling, turning, casting, sheet metal, moulding and rapid prototyping.
* Able to quickly understand new technical concepts is essential to this role.
Desirable
* Previous industry experience in the design and analysis of aerospace components and structures.
* Experience in the use of commercial finite element codes.
* Project and contract management experience.
* Experience of working within an experimental design team or on experimental development programmes.
* Previous experience in the design, development, testing and NDT of composite materials.
* Familiarity with AS9100 or ECSS.
Skills and Attitude
* Show a high level of proactivity and problem solving both as an individual & as part of a team.
* Self-starting and motivated.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational skills including effective prioritisation of tasks to meet project milestones.
* Excellent written skills including the ability to produce clear, timely and accurate reports.
* Strong presentation skills including experience of presenting technical data.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with external suppliers and stakeholders.
* Strong IT skills including MS Office.
* Positive and flexible, results driven attitude.
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