Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Middlesex
£50,000 - £60,000
A world leader in the design and manufacture of safety equipment for a wide range of military aircrafts are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Key Accountabilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
+ Lead the mechanical design process for new ejection seat systems, from concept development through to production, ensuring designs meet strict safety and performance standards.
+ Utilize advanced CAD software to create detailed 3D models and drawings of mechanical components and assemblies, optimizing for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
+ Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulation techniques to validate designs and optimize structural integrity, durability, and weight.
+ Work closely with cross-functional teams including aerodynamics, electronics, and manufacturing to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly within the overall ejection seat design.
+ Plan and execute comprehensive testing programs to validate design performance under various operating conditions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ Identify opportunities for design optimization and innovation, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Skills and knowledge required - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
+ An Engineering Degree Accredited by IMechE / RAeS / IET
+ 2.2 or above and a Mechanical Engineering Degree being desirable
+ An experience in design software including 3D CAD modelling.
+ Knowledge of finite element techniques.