Transmissions Senior Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stafford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

PTC Creo Mechanical Design Gear Design Bearing Design Engineering Calculations CAD Modeling Transmission Systems Concept Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Transmissions Senior Design Engineer

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Job Details

A Transmissions Senior Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team working on the design and development of light helicopters for the global market. The company designs, develops and manufactures their products in the UK. With extensive financial backing and a growing order book, they are seeking to grow their engineering team and require a Transmissions Design Engineer to join their team.

The Transmissions Senior Design Engineer will work with an engineering team to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of helicopter transmission components & assemblies. The role involves using PTC Creo to produce & detail component and assembly models and associated drawings. A hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to challenge mainstream thinking constructively.

What's in it for you?

  • An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills to deliver iconic aircraft to the global market
  • Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British owned company and share in growing success
  • Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised & rewarded
  • Highly competitive salary with extensive benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of various transmission parts and assemblies
  • Carry out the design and development of transmission systems
  • Carry out concept development for mechanical systems
  • Use hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise system elements
  • Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using PTC Creo
  • Develop part and system testing plans
  • Support in-house prototype build

Requirements

  • BSc/BEng in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven mechanical design experience
  • Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD
  • Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and use of modelling/simulation software (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar). Gear analysis software beneficial
  • Excellent knowledge of detailed gear design & manufacturing methods
  • Bearing design/specification is essential
  • Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality

Contact

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