Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

SolidWorks CAD modelling DFM (Design for Manufacturing) DFMEA Pneumatics Mathcad ANSYS Mechanical system design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Hereford. This is a permanent, on-site position in the aerospace sector, focusing on UAV/drone launch systems. Market related salary.

Job Details

A Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in the UK for the global markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of UAV / drone launch system parts and assemblies and its associated launch mechanism.
  • Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems.
  • Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise system elements.
  • Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using SolidWorks.
  • Develop part and system testing plans.
  • Support in-house prototype build.
  • Occasional optional travel outside of the UK to support new projects.

Requirements

  • BSc/BEng in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven mechanical design experience within the aerospace/defence/motorsport industries.
  • Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD (ideally SolidWorks).
  • Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and simulations software to support their design work (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar).
  • Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality.
  • Proven background in DFM.
  • Ideally some experience with DFMEA.
  • Knowledge of pneumatics would be beneficial though not essential.

What's in it for you?

  • An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills and experience to deliver high quality products to the global market.
  • Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British company that is at the forefront of innovation being recognised as a fast-growing organisation.
  • Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised and rewarded where an individual can realise their designs from concept into a practical function product / system.
  • Highly competitive salary.

Contact

For more information, contact Jeff Lane at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden]. Job Ref: 71563.

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