MAGROUP Magnaghi UK is looking for Design Engineers. If you bring solid relevant experience in design engineering and are ready to step into this challenging role with us, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your next career move. MAGROUP Magnaghi UK is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It is part of the global MAGROUP Magnaghi Aerospace, a leading aerospace group specializing in the design, certification, and production of landing gear systems, aerostructures, hydraulic and electronic systems for both commercial and defense aviation.
Operating across multiple international facilities in Italy, the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Canada, the Group serves major global aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers in the fields of Aerostructures, Landing & Braking Systems, Aero Engines, and Avionics. Certified: ISO9001, 10074, NADCAP AC7114.
As a design engineer you will design landing gear systems for commercial and military aircraft. You will support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life cycle.
Position:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the design and development of aerospace components and systems in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation using approved CAD systems.
Perform engineering analyses (stress, tolerance, fatigue, FEA, etc.) to validate designs.
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification requirements (EASA/CAA/FAA as applicable).
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and technical presentations with customers and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams to ensure design-for-manufacture and on-time delivery.
Manage configuration control, change management, and engineering documentation processes.
Provide technical support during prototype, testing, qualification, and production phases.
Contribute to continuous improvement in initiatives and innovation in design methodologies and processes.
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in aerospace design engineering, ideally within landing gear systems, aerostructures, hydraulic systems, braking systems, or related mechanical assemblies.
Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or equivalent).
Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration management tools.
Working knowledge of stress analysis and validation methodologies.
Experience in certification processes and working with aerospace authorities is highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to obtain necessary security clearance (if required for defense programs).
Other information:
Join MAGROUP and discover what we could achieve together. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. At MAGROUP Magnaghi Aerospace everyone is invited to contribute to our success. Upload your CV with us as soon as possible and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team members will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting.