Senior Mechanical Engineer

Compensation

• GBP 45,600 – GBP 57,000 – yearly

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Develop next‑generation avionics systems, focusing on mechanical aspects
• Analyse requirements, design, implement, and verify mechanical sub‑assemblies and components
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior mechanical engineers
• Contribute to conceptual designs for avionics platforms and ensure design assurance needs are met within time and budget constraints
• Produce detailed CAD (Creo Parametric) design layouts, manufacturing drawings, and manage configuration including complete BoM generation
• Choose material forming solutions suitable for component duty and quantity
• Perform and report on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Creo Simulate and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using Flotherm XT
• Support project estimating, manage work to meet cost estimates and schedules, and participate in internal, customer, and supplier meetings
• Conduct investigations, develop solutions, and write technical reports
• Assist with other engineering duties (e.g., testing, experimentation, modelling) as workload demands

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design, particularly in avionics systems
• Degree level education in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Creo Parametric
• Knowledge of BS8888 standards for technical product documentation and specification
• Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Creo Simulate
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using Flotherm XT
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• A compressed nine‑day fortnight and compressed hours – meaning every other Friday off
• A personalised career development plan and regular progress reviews supporting your progression within the company
• A flexible working environment recognising and rewarding contributions with flexible benefits

Working Arrangements

This role may involve a hybrid schedule with typically three days working in the office per week or fully in our offices, and time working from home.

Important Information

We are a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful or appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance appropriate for the role and undertake suitable right‑to‑work checks.

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