Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Stirling Dynamics are looking for a talented Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support our Hydromechanical Design capability team on a permanent basis.

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will be supporting the design and development of innovative technical solutions for applications within the aerospace, marine, flight simulator sectors & Urban Air Mobility sectors. The Principal Engineer will be required to tale a lead role & work closely with Systems, Stress, Electronics, Performance & Simulation Engineers within a multidisciplinary project team to ensure the delivery of projects to the agreed technical requirements, timescales and budget. They will be involved in all aspects of the product design life cycle, from initial concept generation, detailed design, implementation, product improvement and in-serve product support.

This role will be based in our Bristol office however as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to work remotely for part of the time.

We are also looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, please see our other vacancy in case interested. 

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role will suit an engineer with a minimum of 10 years experience within a mechanical design environment. The successful candidate will work with the hydromechanical Technical Manager and  other engineers to ensure the on-time delivery of development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following: 

• Technical leadership of design & development projects
• Providing robust conceptual and detailed designs to satisfy the project requirements
• Preparing design support documentation, conducting design calculations and maintaining concise engineering records
• Production of drawing packs in line with configuration management processes
• Producing mechanical designs and drawings
• Producing design specifications and interface specifications based on project requirements 
• Checking and approval of technical reports and drawings
• Conducting engineering investigations for existing product improvements
• Conducting research and collating data as required for trade studies
• Compiling engineering memos & technical reports
• Conducting engineering change management activities on existing designs
• Attending meetings and workshops
• Working closely with staff to develop professional values & build good relationships
• Ensure adherence to best practice technical standards, including those issued via the Company’s Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies 

Candidate will be Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. 

• Proven technical leadership in a similar role
• SolidWorks & PDM Pro
• Knowledge of BS8888 & GD&T
• Familiarity with design and data configuration control
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Positive "Can Do" attitude
• Good verbal/communication skills

• Siemans NX & Teamcenter
• Catia V5
• ASME Y14.5
• Electromechanical Systems
• Electrical actuation

• 10+ years experience within a similar industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the design processes within the aerospace industry with demonstrable experience working in development projects.
• Suitable experience at an senior role within an engineering design environment
• Hands on modelling experience covering some of the areas above, and through development life cycles
• Strong knowledge of product design and experience of developing best practices and methodologies
• Experience of leading technical projects
• Experience working in a consultancy
• Experience of line management

All candidates will need to have a BPSS check and have or be eligible for obtaining Security Clearance (SC).

Competitive Package (Grade 7, £51,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience)

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.