Senior Design Engineer
1st Choice Recruitment
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- £45,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a technical authority and mentor within the team.
- Utilize Catia V5 to produce detailed 3D and 2D CAD models of parts and assemblies.
- Conduct reporting using FEA, FMEA, and design calculations for part certification.
- Support the manufacture of wind tunnel test components, sub-assemblies, and associated rigs.
- Lead load and stress calculations, ensuring adherence to part and material specifications.
- Implement design for manufacture principles, including 5-axis machining and instrumentation requirements.
- Facilitate project launch, design review, and project wash-up meetings.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline (degree preferred).
- Proficiency in GD&T, FEA, DFMEA, and stress calculation.
- Strong CAD skills, particularly in Catia V5, and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and implement innovative solutions.
- Aerospace or aerodynamic application experience preferred.
- Background in R&D or testing is advantageous.
- Knowledge of 6 Sigma, specifically experience with 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles.
- Understanding of MRP systems and high-speed aerodynamics testing.