Stirling Dynamics

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Stirling Dynamics  •  £40k - £65k/yr  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Design team as a permanent employee.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be supporting the design and development of innovative technical solutions for applications within the aerospace, flight simulator & Urban Air Mobility sectors. They will be required to work closely with teams across the business 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 to the detailed design, implementation, product improvement and in-service product support.

This role will be predominantly based in the Stirling Dynamics Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required.

Responsibilities

  • Providing conceptual and detail designs to satisfy project requirements
  • Preparing design support documentation and maintaining concise engineering records
  • Producing drawing packs in line with configuration management processes
  • Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
  • Supporting NPI/development projects in the introduction of new designs
  • Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions
  • Generating production documentation such as assembly instructions
  • Conducting engineering investigations for existing product improvements
  • Conducting engineering change management activities on existing designs
  • Designing fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
  • Ensuring adherence to best practice technical standards, including those issued via the Company’s Quality Management System, classifications and statutory bodies

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering (or equivalent)

Essential skills

  • Knowledge of BS8888 & GD&T
  • Experience with part and assembly design using CAD software
  • Proficient with mechanical part manufacturing methods
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Positive "Can Do" attitude
  • Good verbal/communication skills

Desired skills

  • Proven technical leadership in a similar role
  • Configuration management using a PDM software
  • Design for manufacture experience
  • Proficient with Catia V5 or 3DExperience
  • Experience with SolidWorks & PDM Pro
  • ASME Y14.5
  • Electromechanical Systems

Experience

Relevant experience within a product design team, preferably within aerospace.

Benefits

Competitive Package (Grade 4 - 6, £40,000 - £65,000 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

Stirling Dynamics

About Stirling Dynamics

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.

Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.

Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
1987
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