Mechanical Engineer

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Hydromechanical Design capability team on a permanent basis. 

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be supporting the design and development of innovative technical solutions for applications within the aerospace, flight simulator sectors & Urban Air Mobility sectors. 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 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.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Providing conceptual and detail designs to satisfy 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
• 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
• Ensuring adherence to best practice technical standards, including those issued via the Company’s Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies

• Degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical or Design Engineering or equivalant

• Familiar with SolidWorks
• Understanding of BS8888 & GD&T
• Ability to work within a multi-dispilinary team
• Possitive "Can Do" attitude
• Good verbal/communication skills

Practical (hands on) experiEnce of product development

The Mechanical Design Engineer must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experiance within a product design team, preferably within aerospace. 

Competitive Package (Grade 2-3, £25,000-£40,000 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.