Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Type: Onsite
Work Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37.5hrs per week
Industry: Space

Job Location:

Surrey
Salary:
Negotiable DoE

Our client is the world leader in the development of complex systems utilised in mission critical environments. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an advanced manufacturing environment where pioneering new technologies to the highest possible standard is paramount.

Reporting to the Mechanical Design & Analysis Functional Manager, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of new structural developments and oversees sub-systems integration from concepts through to testing and flight. The role includes mechanical design, work package management, integration and support activities.

• Design platform components, assemblies and systems to fulfil customer and project requirements using 3D modelling tools and techniques
• Design Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for the assembly, handling, and test of equipment
• Design electronics enclosures through close liaison with the electrical design team to ensure compatibility with Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs)
• Implement design changes using Engineering Change Notes (ECNs)
• Work closely with mechanical analysts, project managers, system engineers and manufacturing disciplines
• Manage mechanical work packages and calculate own schedule & budgets
• Lead and support key team and project milestone reviews
• Complete manufacturing drawings to enable component procurement and support manufacturing activities and inspections
• Write technical reports
• Write detailed assembly procedures and technical build information
• Undertake build activities for mechanical hardware in clean room facilities
• Create and maintain build logs
• Create BOEs and manage procurement demand through the company Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
• Competent use of leading CAD packages (Solid Works preferred, Solid Edge or similar) and familiarity with MRP systems
• Specifying or identifying appropriate materials, surface treatments and finishes for mechanical component design in aerospace applications
• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis and ability to perform basic analysis of secondary structure (desirable but not essential)
• Experience performing spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo‑elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools
• Experience of mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Systems Engineer, Structural Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Stress Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, FEA Engineer or Systems Design Engineer could be suitable for this role.

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