Mechanical Design Engineer in GU1

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Guildford | Spacecraft\n\nWe are looking for motivated and dynamic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help shape and influence the current and future flight spacecraft structures. You will be responsible for the design of new structural developments and help oversee sub-systems integration from concepts through to testing and flight. The role will include mechanical design, work package management, integration and support activities.\nYou will work closely with project managers, system engineers, manufacturing and mechanical analysts.\n \nKey Tasks\n\nDesign of spacecraft components, assemblies and systems to fulfil customer and project requirements using 3D modelling tools and techniques\nDesign of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for the assembly, handling, and test of spacecraft equipment.

Design of electronics enclosures through close liaison with the electrical design team to ensure compatibility with Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs).\nImplementation of design changes using Engineering Change Notes (ECNs).\nClose working relationships with mechanical analysts, project managers, system engineers and manufacturing disciplines.\nManagement of mechanical Work Packages and responsibility for estimating own schedule & budgets.\nLeading and supporting key team and project milestone reviews.\nCompletion of manufacturing drawings to enable component procurement and support of manufacturing activities and inspections\nTechnical Report writing.\nWriting detailed assembly procedures and technical build information\nUndertake build activities for mechanical hardware in clean room facilities\nCreating and maintaining build logs\nCreating BoM’s and managing procurement demand through the company Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.Other Requirements:\n\nFlexibility and willingness to support other teams/ disciplines within the department in areas such as Propulsion, Mechanisms and Optical Instruments\nFlexibility to support at more than one site on occasionQualifications\n\nA good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentExperience\n\nRelevant experience, preferably in the space industry, aerospace, defence or similar.\nPractical experience in the support of mechanical build and testing activities is an advantageKnowledge & Skills\n\nCompetent use of leading CAD packages (Solid Works (), Solid Edge or Similar) and familiarity with MRP systems\nSpecifying/ identifying appropriate materials, surface treatments and finishes for mechanical component design in aerospace applications\nUnderstanding of Finite Element Analysis and ability to perform basic analysis of secondary structure desirable but not essential\nUnderstanding of Spacecraft Systems an advantage\nUnderstanding of production and manufacturing methods\nCompetent use of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook\nGood communication skills and the ability to generate technical documentation\nGood task management, team working and presentation skills\nGood practical skills with assembly and integration experience\nProven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales\nExperience of PDM, sign off and drawing releaseBenefits\n\nHighly competitive Salary dependent on experience\nFlexible working policies\n32 days annual leave + BH\nAnnual Company Bonus Scheme\nUp to 8% employer pension contribution\nLife Assurance (6X salary)\nPrivate Health Care\nEnhanced Maternity & Paternity leave\nMultiple Discount, Memberships schemes