Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading helicopter manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at their Oxford site.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative helicopter customisation projects, taking designs from initial concept through to manufacture while ensuring they meet customer, regulatory and certification requirements.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead mechanical design packages and provide technical direction to a small team of engineers. You will be responsible for the technical quality of designs and the integration of mechanical systems into helicopter products.

• Leading design work packages and managing associated tasks and deliverables.
• Developing and checking 2D drawings, 3D models and EBoMs.
• Designing mechanical systems and components to customer, regulatory and OEM requirements.
• Managing product development through PLM systems.
• Monitoring cost and weight targets.
• Participating in design reviews and managing resulting actions.
• Supporting design changes for manufacturing, production, quality and certification.
• Working with customers and suppliers throughout the design process.
• Selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers, graduates and apprentices.
• Working towards design signatory and Compliance Verification Engineer status.

You will ideally have experience within aerospace, aviation, defence or another highly regulated engineering environment and will have:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience leading or supervising Mechanical Design Engineers.
• Strong CATIA V5 and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with PLM systems such as ENOVIA, Smar Team or ARAS.
• Good knowledge of mechanical design, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with sheet metal, CNC machining, composites and plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CAA Part 21, CS27/CS29 and Defence Standard 00-970.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension contribution of up to 8% when contributing 6%.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Bonus and share incentive opportunities.
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Healthcare and dental options.

The role is subject to SC Security Clearance and BPSS checks. Candidates will generally need to have lived in the UK for the previous five years. Applicants must also meet applicable export control requirements and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.