Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gloucester

Hybrid

Skills:

CAD, GD&T, 3D Modelling, Configuration, PLM, PDM, Mechanical Engineering

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting everything from commercial air travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise spans the complete product lifecycle, from Design and R&T through manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems.

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking a passionate and collaborative individual to join our Design Function at our Gloucester site as a Senior Engineer.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative landing gear solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle. You'll lead complex design activities, solving challenging engineering problems and collaborating with specialists across design, analysis, manufacturing and testing to deliver safe, reliable and commercially effective products.

You'll have the opportunity to influence significant product and programme decisions, mentor developing engineers and drive continuous improvements to engineering processes, methods and tools. Working within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary environment, you'll help shape the future of aerospace technology while ensuring technical excellence remains at the heart of everything we do.

• Experience delivering complex mechanical design projects and leading technical work packages within an engineering environment. Essential
• Strong CAD, 3D modelling and engineering drawing capability, with a practical understanding of GD&T, design standards and configuration management. Essential
• Ability to develop evidence–based solutions to complex engineering challenges and make sound technical recommendations. Essential
• Experience working with safety–critical products within aerospace or a similarly complex engineering sector such as defence, automotive, rail, energy or advanced manufacturing. Essential
• Experience coaching, mentoring or technically reviewing the work of other engineers. Desirable
• Knowledge of qualification, certification or regulatory requirements associated with safety–critical products. Desirable