Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer
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- Stockport, Greater Manchester
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Mechanical Engineer – Structural Design & Analysis
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50 - £57k DOE
A leading defence engineering company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join its high-performing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of structural integrity, stress analysis, and fatigue evaluation for critical bridging systems used in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering activities for structural projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, and legislative standards
Conduct stress analysis, fatigue assessments, and non-linear FEA simulations
Create and review technical documentation, test specifications, and reports
Supervise both in-house and outsourced engineering projects, including design reviews for fabricated components
Support the development and mentoring of engineering staff
Liaise with customers to verify project scopes and align deliverables
Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Chartered Engineer status (e.g. IMechE, IStructE)
Strong understanding of structural behaviour, material properties, and fabrication processes (aluminium and steel)
Expertise in Eurocodes, design standards, and non-linear FEA (e.g. ANSYS)
Competen...
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50 - £57k DOE
A leading defence engineering company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join its high-performing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of structural integrity, stress analysis, and fatigue evaluation for critical bridging systems used in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical engineering activities for structural projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, and legislative standards
Conduct stress analysis, fatigue assessments, and non-linear FEA simulations
Create and review technical documentation, test specifications, and reports
Supervise both in-house and outsourced engineering projects, including design reviews for fabricated components
Support the development and mentoring of engineering staff
Liaise with customers to verify project scopes and align deliverables
Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Chartered Engineer status (e.g. IMechE, IStructE)
Strong understanding of structural behaviour, material properties, and fabrication processes (aluminium and steel)
Expertise in Eurocodes, design standards, and non-linear FEA (e.g. ANSYS)
Competen...