Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - (Future Technical Lead)
Aerospace Sector | Hydraulic & Electro-Mechanical Systems

Excellent Salary + 6% Pension + Private Healthcare + Flexible 4 or 5 Day Week
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3-5 years' experience in aerospace or with hydraulics/hydro-mechanical products-ready to take the next step in your career?
We are offering more than just a role, this is your opportunity to grow into a technical lead position, where you will shape future projects, drive innovation and mentor junior engineers.

Our client is a global leader in advanced aerospace systems, trusted by industry giants like Airbus, Boeing, and Leonardo. From concept to aftermarket support, they engineer smarter, safer and more reliable components that define the future of flight.
Key Tasks:
Work on the full product lifecycle-from New Product Introduction (NPI) to in-service support across high-impact aerospace programs
Design hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems used in leading aerospace platforms
Translate complex customer specifications into innovative, manufacturable solutions
Collaborate across teams to develop test equipment and ensure design excellence
Drive verification & validation (V&V) and present solutions to clients and stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the engineering culture and best practices
Your Profile
BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Min 3-5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, or with gears, hydraulics, or electro-mechanical components
Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar), with solid understanding of:
Design for manufacture & mechanical design principles
Reliability, safety, GD&T, DFMEA, and aerospace quality standards
Strong communication and presentation skills
Eager to develop into a leadership/mentorship role
What's on offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working: 4 or 5-day week - your choice!
Private healthcare + 6% pension
Fast-track development to a technical leadership role
Be part of a passionate, collaborative team solving real-world aerospace challenges
Exposure to global OEMs and advanced technologies
** Unfortunately our client does not hold a licence to sponsor for this role **
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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