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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer



Aerospace Background



Excellent Salary + 6% Pension + Healthcare + 4 or 5 day working week



Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience who thrives in a high-performance environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!



Our client is a global leader in aerospace systems, trusted by major OEM's including Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo. From raw material to aftermarket support, their mission is to engineer smarter, safer and more reliable components that shape the future of aerospace.



We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the NPI Team in Cheltenham, Gloucester.



Key tasks



Full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to modifying & supporting in service products on various aerospace programs

Lead and support the design of hydraulic and electro-mechanical products for aerospace platforms

Develop test equipment in partnership with the advanced testing team

Translate complex customer specifications into cutting-edge designs

Drive verification and validation (V&V) activities

Present innovative technical solutions to stakeholders and clients

Solve real-world challenges through cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership

Shape engineering best practices and influence technical strategyRequired:



BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Min 5 years' experience designing gears, hydraulic or electro-mechanical components in aerospace

Aerospace regulatory and standards knowledge

Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 2D/3D CAD tools

Solid understanding of: reliability & safety/airworthiness, design for manufacture, materials, stress and mechanical design, GD&T, DFMEA, and quality processes

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to travel to different locations in UK and abroad



On offer



Competitive salary and package

Work Pattern: 37 hours/week | Flexible 4 or 5 day work week

Career growth prospects

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Be part of a collaborative team where creativity and curiosity are encouraged



At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.



We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.



Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Mechanical Design Engineer

Cheltenham, UK
Full time

Published on 06/10/2025

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