Advanced mechanical design engineer

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, and motivated individual to join our site in Yeovil as a Mechanical Design Engineer. They will support the development of concept designs including supporting analysis, with a keen awareness of manufacturing methodologies and a mind on cost. Additionally, the role will also require detailed design work and processing of engineering changes. Working as part of the design team, the Design Engineer has overall responsibility for the concept and detailed design of new products and assembly tooling, together with all drawings and associated project documentation. You will be working on complex aerospace engineering projects across a variety of remits including Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Life Support Systems (LSS).

Honeywell Aerospace is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military space and airport operations. The Aerospace Yeovil site includes Integrated Supply Chain operations and Engineering & Technology as well as other support functions. It specializes in several product lines including: Environmental control systems, Life Support Systems and control and data systems.

Principal Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design/layouts to meet customer requirement and specification.
• Support detailed estimates at the request of project leaders as a contribution to product development proposals.
• Ensure that ‘Design for Six Sigma’ principles are observed throughout all phases of the design process and apply data rational analysis to arrive at robust solutions.
• Work in accordance with procedures and design standards and to contribute to developing best working practices.
• Be responsible for the completion and pre-checking of drawing packs and any other supporting documentation. This will involve prototype and production details and assembly drawings and associated tolerance analyses.

Skills Required

• Change oriented and able to develop innovative solutions in a fluid team environment.
• Customer aware and a strong results-focused work ethic.
• Desirable to have 10 years’ minimum experience of CAD, ideally in the field of precision components. Recent graduates will not be considered.
• Good understanding of configuration control.
• Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of six sigma and lean would be an advantage.

Our Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies with global impact.
• A collaborative and innovative environment within a world‑leading technology company.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.