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Contract Mechanical Design Engineers - Outside IR35 - Hybrid

Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6NW, England

Salary

£45 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for Contract Mechanical Design Engineers in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry, offering 5 x 12-month contracts located in the UK South/Southwest.
  • The role pays up to £45 per hour, with a standard workweek of 40 hours and overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times the standard.
  • Candidates must have proven experience in EASA/CAA Part 21J Design work and a background in areas such as sheet metal structures or avionics installations.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software and strong technical drawing skills are essential, along with excellent communication abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects under pressure.
  • An engineering degree or apprenticeship background is desirable, and applicants should submit their CV highlighting relevant aviation/aerospace design experience.

Contract Mechanical Design Engineers - Aviation/Aerospace Industry

5 x 12-Month Contracts (Outside IR35) - UK South/Southwest

Location & Work Arrangement

  • Bournemouth, Farnborough or Gloucester Locations
  • Hybrid working available
  • Must be within commutable distance to one of the operational sites

Contract Details

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Rate: Up to £45 per hour
  • Hours: 40 per week
  • Overtime available at 1.5x standard rate
  • Outside IR35

Role Overview

Leading aviation services provider is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join their design team. The roles involve working on aircraft modifications and repairs across various aircraft types including commercial, private, and military aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating design schemes and proposals meeting customer and regulatory requirements
  • Preparing CAD models and drawings using 3D CAD software
  • Producing detailed mechanical designs including specifications for:
  • Fabrication and manufacturing processes
  • Materials selection
  • Surface treatments
  • Fasteners and hardware
  • Liaising with production and installation teams
  • Conducting technical surveys and 3D scanning on aircraft
  • Preparing design documentation
  • Representing the organization to customers and authorities

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience in EASA/CAA Part 21J Design work
  • Background in one or more: sheet metal structures, machined components, mechanism design, cabin interiors/monuments, avionics installations
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software
  • Strong technical drawing skills (BS 8888)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects
  • Experience in conducting technical surveys on aircraft

Desirable

  • Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Engineering apprenticeship background
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor (other 3D packages considered)

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established aviation services provider with operations across the UK and internationally. They hold multiple regulatory approvals including CAA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval and Military Aviation Authority DAOS.

To Apply

Please submit your CV highlighting relevant aviation/aerospace design experience and Part 21J work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.