As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will lead the development of helicopter customisations from concept to manufacture. You will own the technical quality of designs and mentor a small team, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and certification requirements. The role focuses on translating concepts into robust mechanical designs and integrating systems into Airbus Helicopters products. You’ll work across design reviews and NPI processes to deliver on-time, compliant solutions with impact on performance and safety. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape innovative helicopter solutions in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Pay / Benefits
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
Company Pension contribution up to 8%
Yearly Share Incentive Plans
Discretionary Group Bonuses
Bikes to Work scheme
Technology purchase schemes
Responsibilities
Develop and structure new product designs in PLM and manage product maturity
Lead design efforts for work packages and supervise a team of design engineers
Check 2D/3D models and EBoMs for technical accuracy before release
Design and detail model various systems to meet customer, regulatory and OEM requirements
Monitor cost and weight targets and manage design changes for manufacturing and certification
Coordinate design reviews and ensure follow-up actions
Ensure appropriate material/process selection aligned with standards
Integrate modules into the overall product and coach junior engineers
Aim for design signatory status/Compliance Verification Engineer status
Assist in recruiting team members when required
Key requirements
Ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple packages
Knowledge of tolerances and manufacturing processes
Experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastic vacuum forming, CNC machining and composite lay-up
Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications
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