Mechanical Design / Analysis Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Mechanical Analysis/Design Engineer, you will be very much part of a project team delivering all aspects of the mechanical engineering for the development of our Power Distribution and Control Systems. You will be expected to influence the design decisions, material/process selections and other facets related to the design intents.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :
Executing 3D Mechanical design intents with an understanding of requirements, performance and assessing the operational environments.

Responsible for executing on our predictive analysis assessments, influencing recurring product costs, stress/thermal performance, material selections and electrical creepage and clearances assessment.

Support product testing and lab work, to reinforce technical decisions, design intents and product risk mitigations.

Able to work within a team of mechanical engineers to develop complex assemblies, liaison with the electrical and systems engineering teams to deliver electromechanical solutions.

Qualifications/Requirements :

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical & Thermal/Structural Engineering or materials science related degree from an accredited university/college or similar level of knowledge / experience.


Desired Characteristics :
Basic experience in creating innovative, complex mechanical designs for new product development, preferably in a safety critical environment. Aviation ideally, however medical devices or other regulated industrial applications will be considered.

Experience of product design and development activities embracing design for manufacture, value engineering and comfortable working in a highly collaborative teams using a variety of data management systems (Windchill/Teamcentre PLM solutions)

Strong awareness on using 3D modelling software preferably Siemens NX, an awareness of ANSYS thermal and structural packages. Including Apriori, Granta and AutoCrear applications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a willingness to occasionally travel.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension


• Competitive Performance based Bonus Scheme,


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell


Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


• BSc/MSc in Mechanical & Thermal/Structural Engineering or materials science related degree from an accredited university/college or similar level of knowledge / experience.


Desired Characteristics :
Basic experience in creating innovative, complex mechanical designs for new product development, preferably in a safety critical environment. Aviation ideally, however medical devices or other regulated industrial applications will be considered.

Experience of product design and development activities embracing design for manufacture, value engineering and comfortable working in a highly collaborative teams using a variety of data management systems (Windchill/Teamcentre PLM solutions)

Strong awareness on using 3D modelling software preferably Siemens NX, an awareness of ANSYS thermal and structural packages. Including Apriori, Granta and AutoCrear applications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a willingness to occasionally travel.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension


• Competitive Performance based Bonus Scheme,


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell


Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS