Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing structural and integrated systems solutions for test rigs.

Responsibilities

• 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 demeanor and development of 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.

Location

Aviation Park
Bournemouth Airport
Dorset BH23 6NW