Job Description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer \n\nMiddlesex \n\n£50,000 - £60,000 \n\nA world leader in the design and manufacture of safety equipment for a wide range of military aircrafts are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.\n\nKey Accountabilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer \n\n+ Lead the mechanical design process for new ejection seat systems, from concept development through to production, ensuring designs meet strict safety and performance standards.\n\n+ Utilize advanced CAD software to create detailed 3D models and drawings of mechanical components and assemblies, optimizing for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.\n\n+ Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulation techniques to validate designs and optimize structural integrity, durability, and weight.\n\n+ Work closely with cross-functional teams including aerodynamics, electronics, and manufacturing to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly within the overall ejection seat design.\n\n+ Plan and execute comprehensive testing programs to validate design performance under various operating conditions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.\n\n+ Identify opportunities for design optimization and innovation, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.\n\nSkills and knowledge required - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer \n\n+ An Engineering Degree Accredited by IMechE / RAeS / IET\n\n+ 2.2 or above and a Mechanical Engineering Degree being desirable\n\n+ An experience in design software including 3D CAD modelling.\n\n+ Knowledge of finite element techniques