Job Ref: 213680664

Date: 2021-05-05 13:31:27

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The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of Antenna System products for use in demanding air, land and sea environments.

This is a 6 month contract aligned to our Marlow site but will have a working from home option.

In this role, you will be expected to be creative and innovative in the generation of concepts and detailed designs using 3D CAD and FEA & CFD simulation tools.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer’s responsibilities will include the generation of drawings and ERP data for both internal and external customers using approved procedures and processes.

You will provide expert technical guidance to the mechanical design team and support the Chief Mechanical Engineer in maintaining a high quality technical output on time and to cost.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce concept and detailed designs using 3D CAD and ensuring that solutions are fit for purpose and cost effective.

* Act as Lead Engineer on projects and bids when required

* Use FEA and CFD tools supported by hand calculations to simulate mechanical behaviour.

* Generate and amend drawings and documentation to appropriate standards including BS8888 and Bills of

* Materials.

* Undertake tolerance analysis of designs including Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing.

* Investigate and define answers to design problems via NCR’s from manufacturing.

* Continuous improvement of processes and tools including support to corporate change initiatives

Qualifications

* Must have experience of the airborne environment – ideally experience with Antenna systems

* Must be aware of electronic packaging

* Experience of using 3D CAD packages, use of Solidworks

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (alternatives considered)

* An understanding of most aspects of mechanical engineering, including structural analysis and CFD

* (predominantly Thermal).

* A broad understanding of materials, treatments and finishes, and their environmental implications.

* Knowledge of composite design and production techniques (ideally GFRP)

* Experience of engineering product life cycle and development phases.

* Experience working within the Aerospace Sector or similar regulated industry

If you are interested in applying for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer’s position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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