Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer Aerospace A Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in the UK for the global markets. With a growing order book, they are seeking to grow their engineering team and require Senior / Mechanical Design Engineers to join their highly innovative and forward-thinking team. The Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer will be essential in strengthening the future engineering capabilities of the organisation and as such will be charged with developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. The Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer will be proficient in CAD (ideally SolidWorks) to design and detail component and assembly models and the associated drawings. A hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to work independently within a small engineering team. What's in it for you?
An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills and experience to deliver high quality products to the global market Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British company that is at the forefront of innovation being recognised as a fast-growing organisation Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised and rewarded where an individual can realise their designs from concept into a practical function product / system. Highly competitive salary
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As Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer - you will be required to;
Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of UAV / drone launch system parts and assemblies and it's associated launch mechanism. Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems. Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise system elements. Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using SolidWorks Develop part and system testing plans. Support in-house prototype build. Occasional optional travel outside of the UK to support new projects


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As Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer - you will have;
BSc/BEng in Engineering (or equivalent experience) Proven mechanical design experience within the aerospace/defence/motorsport industries Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD (ideally SolidWorks) Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and simulations software to support their design work. (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar) Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality Proven background in DFM Ideally some experience with DFMEA Knowledge of pneumatics would be beneficial though not essential
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