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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5BL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, or Nuclear.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, ideally using SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor, along with knowledge of Finite Element Analysis.
  • The role involves developing engineering solutions, conducting analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and innovation in design.
  • The job offers a very competitive salary along with a 12.5% bonus and benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme with 10% matching.
  • Applicants are expected to have significant experience in mechanical design engineering, particularly in aerospace products.
Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer? Do you have experience working within a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Marine or Land Systems? I want to talk to you! I am looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an exciting client of mine who are a leading manufacturer in the Aerospace sector. In this role, you will develop engineering solutions across the product lifecycle to meet requirements and standards. You will design and test aerospace components, collaborating with teams to create reliable, innovative products under strict constraints.   Senior Mechanical Design EngineerPermanentMonday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 1:00pmVery Competitive Salary on Offer + BonusFarehamSenior Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description
  • Focus on specialised or complex aerospace products and systems, developing conceptual designs and modelling alternatives.
  • Conduct scientific analysis and predictive modelling to evaluate and optimise design outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers across mechanical, systems, and hardware disciplines within the organisation.
  • Manage and validate formal requirements, demonstrating compliance through design documentation and verification methods like testing and analysis.
  • Support project planning, track progress, and contribute to team development, continuous improvement, and process efficiency as a subject matter expert.
Senior Mechanical Design EngineerEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Proficient in 3D modelling and 2D drafting with GD&T expertise, ideally using SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor, with knowledge of other tools beneficial.
  • Skilled in configuration control, change management, and using configuration management systems for design and production.
  • Experienced in Finite Element Analysis, Design FMEAs, and leading teams to deliver compliant designs on time.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts, preparing reports, and making data-driven decisions to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Company Benefits
  • 25 days Holiday plus Banks Holidays
  • Pension Scheme – 10% matched
  • Bonus - 12.5%
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