We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients team in MOD Boscombe Down.

We are looking for an individual with knowledge and understanding in the following areas:-

• A good understanding of cable harness construction and installation.
• An appreciation of system design considerations.
• An appreciation of other disciplines E.g. Electrical / Electronics and comfortable working collaboratively with SME’s e.g. Stress / Aerodynamics etc.
• Effective and influential communicator.
• Confident and able decision.
• Customer focussed.
• Motivating, engaging and supportive style.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment on complex projects.
• Sound Engineering judgement
• Good understanding of the practices outputs required of their respective team;
• Comfortable interacting with managers of other functional areas and negotiate around project milestones and inputs/outputs between areas;
• Comfortable interacting with project managers and negotiate over hours and materials purchase and project milestones.
• Understanding of Lean 6 Sigma / Agile / SCRUM methodologies an advantage

Key Accountabilities:-

• Develop deep understanding of the customer requirement;
• Develop design solutions;
• Use of CAD design tools & 3D modelling;
• Produce engineering drawings for manufacture, installation and maintenance;
• Conduct aircraft surveys;
• Preparation of presentations for Design Reviews and meetings;
• Complete tasks to time-scale and budget;
• Delivery of design solutions in line with project •
• Maintenance of records in accordance with local procedures (ISO 9100, DAOS, EASA, ISO 9001).
• Accountable for the delivery of own work allocation as agreed with the team leader.
• Ensuring that all work delivered meets the required standards and specifications.

Essential Qualifications:

Qualified engineer to at least HNC/D standard or equivalent engineering experience

Desirable Qualifications: IEng/CEng