Junior/Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace Innovation

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to mechanical development within a forward-thinking aerospace environment. As part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering team, you'll work on cutting-edge designs for major global manufacturers, leveraging the latest technologies.

This opportunity would be suited to a graduate or a mechanical engineer with 1-2 years' experience.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Support the development of mechanical components and assemblies in line with defined requirements.
• Translate customer needs and regulatory standards into mechanical design solutions.
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with engineering procedures.
• Develop and test prototypes to assess feasibility.
• Participate in integration and qualification activities to ensure system compatibility.
• Contribute to component selection and design definition using internal development tools.
• Collaborate with design teams to explore new ideas and techniques.

Sustaining Engineering

• Adhere to design and development processes, completing all relevant documentation.
• Follow configuration management protocols and identify areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement and product lifecycle activities.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years' experience in a new product development environment.
• Proficiency in parametric CAD software for 3D modeling
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ideally have knowledge of injection moulding design and familiarity with extrusion, machining, metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing.

Key Competencies

• Communication: Confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Foster strong collaborative relationships.
• Teamwork: Support colleagues and contribute to shared goals.
• Time Management: Prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Thoroughness: Ensure accuracy and completeness in all work.
• Analytical Thinking: Apply logical, structured approaches to design challenges.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply with a copy of your CV. If you know of anyone suitable - please do share this advert.

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