Mechanical Design Engineer (Design & Test) in Leighton Buzzard

Our client, a leading organisation in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development and validation of electrical power systems and equipment. This contract role offers a hands-on combination of mechanical design, product development, test rig construction and engineering validation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures and test equipment for aerospace electrical power products
• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using CATIA V5 or similar systems
• Carry out tolerance analysis, material selection and design for manufacture reviews
• Support design verification, FEA, structural assessments, technical risk assessments and design reviews
• Prepare engineering change requests and support configuration control activities
• Design, build and commission mechanical test rigs and fixtures
• Develop test procedures, specifications and validation plans for environmental, vibration, thermal, endurance and functional testing
• Instrument test rigs using sensors, data acquisition systems and measurement equipment, analysing results and producing technical reports
• Investigate test failures, implement corrective design improvements and support qualification and certification programmes
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust engineering solutions

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in mechanical design within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport or another highly regulated engineering environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies
• Experience planning, conducting and reporting engineering tests
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups and engineering drawing standards
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively in laboratory and workshop environments
• Strong problem-solving, root cause investigation, communication and technical reporting skills

• Experience with aerospace design, vibration, environmental or qualification testing
• Familiarity with DO-160, RTCA, MIL-STD or similar testing standards
• Experience using strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers and data acquisition systems
• Exposure to FEA tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus
• Understanding of electrical power generation and distribution equipment
• Experience supporting certification or qualification programmes
• Strong technical ownership and a practical engineering mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively and proactively

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in aerospace product development, mechanical testing and test rig design, apply now to support innovative electrical power engineering projects with Our client.