Mechanical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Copello Global Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

6 months initial (Inside IR35) – 4 days p/week on site (Buckinghamshire)

Copello is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients Avionics Business Unit. You will be supporting a portfolio of aerospace products for both military and civilian applications.

Key Responsibilities


• Lead mechanical design activities for new product developments.


• Produce detailed designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and simulate mechanical behaviour using FEA and CFD tools.


• Prepare technical estimates for non-recurring costs and manpower.


• Manage technical aspects of external suppliers and outsource providers.


• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.


• Conduct tolerance analysis including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.


• Act as Project Engineer when required, supporting bids and development.


• Coach and mentor junior mechanical engineers.


• Generate and amend drawings and documentation to BS8888 standards.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives across processes and tools.

Skills & Experience


• Strong background in aerospace or defence mechanical design.


• Proven expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks advantageous).


• Experience with FEA and CFD simulation tools.


• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle from concept to delivery.


• Knowledge of materials, finishes, and environmental implications.


• Understanding of composite design and production techniques.


• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, or medical.


• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).


• Excellent communication and documentation skills.


• Requirements management experience.

Key Measures


• Demonstrated experience across full engineering product lifecycle.


• Ability to author, review, and approve engineering drawings to BS8888 and ISO standards.


• Strong grasp of structural analysis and thermal CFD.


• Ability to work independently and lead project teams.


• Commitment to sustainability and product support.

Security Clearance

  • Role will require candidates to have active SC clearance or eligibility for SC.

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