Senior Mechanical Design Lead

6 days ago


Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Belcan Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Lead

Company: Belcan

Industry: Aerospace (Seating)

Job Summary:

Belcan is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Lead to oversee a team of design engineers responsible for creating innovative design solutions from initial concept through to product manufacture. This role involves managing multiple modules within projects, ensuring that all mechanical design work meets company, airframer, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Lead a team of mechanical design engineers in developing complex design concepts and mechanisms, creating detailed designs for seating components, and leading the successful integration of these designs.
  • Apply best practices and methods for product design, ensuring compliance through change management, design optimization, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and design for manufacturing.
  • Conduct design reviews and ensure that engineering milestones are achieved on schedule.
  • Develop and implement design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality in design outputs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and program management, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop less experienced design engineers, including apprentices and graduates, helping them grow and excel in their careers.

Requirements:

  • Qualified with a minimum degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification such as HNC/HND.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical systems design and developing concept and detailing engineering solutions.
  • Minimum 5 years' aircraft seating and/or aircraft interiors experience.
  • Highly proficient in CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems.
  • Working knowledge of key manufacturing methods, including sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, and CNC machining.
  • IDEALLY you will have proven experience leading/managing a team of mechanical design engineers.


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