Design Engineer (Mechanical / Vintage Aircraft) in Dursley
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Job Description
Design Engineer (Mechanical / Vintage Aircraft)
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£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Software Training + Unlimited Overtime + Mon-Fri
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Dursley
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Are you a Design Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar from an aviation background, looking to join a thriving multinational company, offering tailored training by industry experts on bespoke software and niche aircraft engines?
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On offer is the chance to rapidly progress to senior design positions, where you will become the go to technical expert for the overhaul of vintage aircraft, overseeing the process from start to finish.
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In this role you will be responsible for the reverse engineering of Merlin and Griffon engines used in Spitfires and Hurricanes for the RAF. You will use their bespoke CAD system NX for stripping surveys to examine what components need to be manufactured as well as stress testing and calculations on steel work.
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This company have been operating for over 4 decades and have been rapidly expanding, growing their design team from 2 to 16 in under 2 years, and currently employ 50 staff. They are nationally renowned for their high-quality work within this niche sector of the aviation industry and showcase their excellence at the Battle of Britain memorial each year.
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This role would suit a Design Engineer looking for a new challenge in a niche sector of the Aviation industry, with bespoke software training and rapid progression to lead design roles within 2 years.
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The Role:
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Reverse Engineering of Merlin and Griffon Engines
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Perform stripping surveys to assess the components for design and manufacture
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Stress testing and calculations on steel work
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Mon-Fri, 8-5, 40 hrs per week. Unlimited optional overtime available
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The Person:
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Design Engineer
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Mechanical Engineering degree or similar
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Aviation background
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Reference number BBBH 24509d
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Design, Mechanical, Engineer, Engineering, Aviation, Spitfires, Hurricanes, Engines, Aerospace, Merlin Engines, Stress Testing, Stroud, Bristol, Yate, Gloucester
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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- Location:
- Dursley
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Design Engineer, Engineer, Engineering, Design, Mechanical