• 29/9/25
  • Ref: 1282375

Mechanical Design Engineer

Aerospace & Defence

  • Location Icon England, Bristol
  • Work Type Icon Contract or Temp

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing structural and integrated systems solutions for test rigs.
 
The designer shall
  • Interpret Test Requirements into design solutions.
  • Work with control, gauging, electrical and fluid mechanical engineers to understand and implement solutions in the 3D model.
  • Present concept preliminary and final design solutions in design reviews.
  • Work with the client to ensure validation of requirements
  • Work with suppliers to ensure parts designed are manufactured correctly
  • Work with commissioning teams to ensure parts received are properly fitted
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provision of key design support to the allocated project, providing engineering expertise, creation/modification of CATIA models and drawings as required, in line with Airbus Fuel and Landing Gear Test Facility Design Process
  • Provide guidance, constructive feedback and checking support to Design team as requested.
  • Professional and manner and develop the image of KDC
  • Work to required quality and technical standards within reasonable pre-determined timescales
  • Report to Team Lead and Project Manager any out-of-scope work that is required within the design project and record / log this as directed
  • Record / log any unexpected software or hardware deficiencies that affect correct performance of the design tasks
  • Customer Liaison on a technical basis for current Projects when directed by Team Lead
Essential Skills:
  • CATIA V5
  • Advanced design capability and problem solving skills with minimal supervision in a varied design environment for a minimum of 6 years 
  • Good engineering design experience across aircraft design disciplines such as structures design, systems integration, electrical systems and fluid mechanical systems.
  • Previous experience of aircraft systems and installations
Desirable Skills:
  • Understanding of aircraft fuel systems and components
  • Understanding of fluid mechanical systems and interpretation of schematics
  • Understanding of electric systems schematics
  • Experience of mechanical design in a test environment
  • Any experience of hydrogen storage, especially cryogenic systems and control, venting and gauging.
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