Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Chelmsford | Space Engineering

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a mechanical engineer to join its space engineering division. This role is ideal for a Mechanical engineer with 4+ years of experience looking to work on advanced mechanical systems for technology in a growing industry sector.

You’ll be working on advanced imaging systems, developing mechanical features for high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop advanced mechanical systems for complex engineering systems involving imagery sensors.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and manufacturing drawings.
• Participate actively in design reviews, provide constructive feedback to improve designs.
• Identify and resolve technical problems during the design phase
• Support the testing of mechanical systems.

 
Experience needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experienced with CAD software
• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis
• Ability to engineer systems for challenging environments involving heat, vibration and shock.

 
What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Additional time of in the period between Christmas and New Years.
• 37-hour week with flexible start and finish times, core hours between 9:00am and 15:30.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 6% company contribution.
• Life Assurance - 4x Salary.
• healthcare plan.
• Free on-site parking.
• Electric Car scheme.
• Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Numerous discounts with major retailers.
• Free tea and coffee from vending machines on site.
• Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
• Access to mentors and training for professional development.