Summary: The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role involves providing mechanical design support for the Mid-Life Upgrade programme of the Atmospheric Research Aircraft, specifically focusing on BAE 146 modifications. The position requires collaboration with customers and third-party design organizations, overseeing the design lifecycle from concept to handover. The role is contract-based and offers a unique opportunity to engage in a significant aerospace project. The position is located in Prestwick, United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Involved in the full phase of the design lifecycle, from conceptual design through to embodiment
• Provide support to surveys and installations at customer sites as required
• Investigate tasks and prepare estimates for costing and timescales
• Creating models and drawings for details and installations using CATIA V5 software
• Creation of Bill of Materials
• Checking engineering data and drawings for accuracy
• Preparation of compliance evidence reports
• Deliver tasks to project schedules and costs
• Communicate task status as required
• Prepare and lead technical design reviews
• Liaise with internal departments and external customers as required

Key Skills:

• Experience in airframe mechanical design (fabricated and machined components)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Proficiency in CAD/CATIA, with preference for both 2D and 3D experience
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external customers
• Adherence to processes and procedures
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements and certification preferred, but not essential
• BAe146 experience desirable but not essential

Salary (Rate): 38.21

City: Prestwick

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other