Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Huddersfield 4 days per week (4 day week available)Role Type: PermanentSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefitsOur client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working complex aerospace & defence systems.Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.What the role of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer entails:Carry out detail design activities to meet the requirements of design for manufactureHand calculations and preliminary sizing of components, including material selection, shaft and bearing analysis, preliminary rotor dynamics, other drive system elements including structural components, couplings, lubrication systems and bolted jointCAD activities including conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling.

Create component and complex assembly drawings. Drawing and technical documentation checking. BOM and gear data generation and engineering change control processingManufacturing drawings generation with a clear understanding and application of Design for Manufacture principlesCreate deliverable documentation including Manuals, Installation and Maintenance instructions as necessaryConcession/Non-conformance assessment and resolution – including hand calculations as required, coordination with other specialist areas such as stress analysis etc. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to carry out the design activities, investigate and analyse non-conformance reports, develop corrective actions, and implement effective solutions to prevent future occurrences.What experience you need to be the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:Bachelor's/master’s degree in engineering or a related field.Strong experience with hand calculationsExperience in designing mechanical components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear and Gear boxKnowledge about subsystems that impact the mechanical design / layout of the design.Proficient in 3D CAD package for both modelling and drawing, ideally Solid EdgeAbility to interpret and create high quality engineering CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including GD&TUnderstanding and appreciation of structural analysis and knowledge of FEA/FEM (eg. ANSYS Workbench)This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!