Mechanical Design Specialist

2 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Langham Recruitment Full time

Job Overview

A Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is required to lead the design of mounting arrangements for optics, review mounting arrangements designed by sub-contractors, and assist with requirements management of opto-mechanical technologies.

About the Role

  • Lead the design of mounting arrangements for optics and review designs from sub-contractors.
  • Assist with requirements management of opto-mechanical technologies, including requirement derivation and reviews.
  • Conduct a range of opto-mechanical analysis (e.g. tolerance, thermal, static, dynamic) and design mechanical components.
  • Support verification and testing, produce gate review documentation, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure high quality standards are met across the development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of precision mechanical mounting of optics for structural, dynamic, and thermal environments.
  • Ability to review opto-mechanical designs and competent with CAD packages.
  • Experience of opto-mechanical design and analysis, knowledge of requirements management, and experience preparing and presenting design documentation for gate reviews.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Superb campus working environment, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
  • Free on-site parking, secure area for motorcycles and bicycles, electric car scheme / salary sacrifice, and competitive pension scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme, life assurance, and season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
  • Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
  • Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University.


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