Mechanical Design Engineer

Role brief

Department Electromechanical Design & Test

Base location Bristol Office

Salary Grade 4/5

Reports to Technical Manager

Contract type Permanent

Job Reference

Purpose and scope

A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to support the Electromechanical Design & Test team by providing mechanical design expertise for the design and development of innovative technical solutions for parts and assemblies used within aerospace and flight simulator applications. The mechanical design engineer will be required to work closely with System, Stress, Electronics, Performance & Simulation engineers within a multidisciplinary project team to ensure the delivery of the project to the agreed technical requirements, timescales and budget. The mechanical design engineer will be involved in all aspects of the product design life cycle, this will include developing specifications, concept generation, design, implementation and in-serve product support.

Key accountabilities and role outputs

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be accountable to the Technical Manager & Project Technical lead for the following: Production of project drawing packs in line with configuration management processes. Producing Mechanical Designs and Drawings. Producing design specifications and interface specifications based on customer requirements. Providing robust conceptual and detail designs to satisfy the customer’s requirements. Preparing design support documentation, conducting design calculations and maintaining concise engineering records. Conducting engineering investigations for existing product improvements. Conducting research and collating data as required for trade studies. Compiling engineering memos & technical reports. Attending meeting and workshops. Working closely with staff to develop professional values & build good relationships

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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION FUELLED BY PEOPLE WITH PASSION

Mechanical Design EngineerResponsibilities will be expected to be developed and finalised over time and will include but will not be restricted to:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for: Design of new products from concept through to production. Design of tooling to support product test and development. Providing support for stress and performance analysis activities.  Collaboration with the other Engineering functions to ensure on time delivery.  Ensure adherence to best practice technical standards, including those issued via the Company’s Quality

Management System, classifications and statutory bodies.   To optimise product design and development activities. 

Skills knowledge and experience

Essential Desirable Qualifications and cultural considerations

Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering with +3 years’ experience within a design environment

Personal characteristics

Self-motivated. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Positive/can do attitude. The ability to provide sound and innovative

solutions to mechanical problems. Good verbal/communication/influencing

skills. Team player

Knowledge BS8888 Detailed design of mechanical systems

ASME Y14.5 Design of electromechanical

systems Mechanical actuation Electrical actuation

Skills SolidWorks Microsoft Office Suite (including Word,

Excel, & Outlook) +3 years’ experience using 3D CAD

modelling tool(s) including 2D technical drawings

SolidWorks PDM Catia V5 Similar CAD software (NX)

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Mechanical Design EngineerCompany overview

Founded in 1987, Stirling Dynamics has grown from a handful of expert engineers to a team of 100+ staff. The success of the company is made possible through a customer-focussed, can-do culture. Everything we do is underpinned by our company mission statement:

To deliver innovative technical services and technology solutions into our core markets

To build sustainable, beneficial relationships between suppliers, clients and institutions

To be recognised as an innovator and catalyst of new technologies To continue to make valuable investments for the

future through education, research and development

Strategy and business performance

Strong financial performance is essential to support investment and growth. Looking forward we aim to achieve the following objectives:

Increased business development and marketing activities to develop new markets

Addition of new engineering capabilities to meet emerging customer needs

Technology refresh for control products and systems Increased investment in training and professional

development schemes

BENEFITS

Up to 30 days

Tax/NI savings

10am-3pm Up to £3,000 Personal/ Company

Up to £3,000 Private 3x salary

Annual Leave Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

½ day Friday

Cycle to Work Bonus Recommend a Friend

Healthcare Life Assurance

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

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STIRLING AT A GLANCE

70+

Aircraft worked on

400+

F-35 pilot control sets produced

10+

Navies supported worldwide

30+

Years of service

2018

Stirling wins Consultancy of the Year at the British

Engineering Excellence Awards

80%

Percentage of exports