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Mechanical Designer - Robotics & Automation (Airbus, Broughton)
Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite)
Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Pay: 35.13/hr PAYE or 47.00/hr Umbrella (depending on experience)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
IR35: Inside
About the Role
Join Airbus' Robotics and Automation team as a Mechanical Designer and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. You'll play a key role in developing, designing, and delivering innovative robotic solutions for use on Airbus shop floors. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where your ideas and expertise will directly impact the next generation of aerospace technology.
What You'll Be Doing
- Invent, design, build, and test cutting-edge robotic solutions for aerospace manufacturing.
- Develop and analyse concept solutions to solve real-world engineering challenges.
- Perform complex simulations (loads, stress, fatigue, manufacturability) and GD&T analysis.
- Design mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic 2D/3D models using industry-leading CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, 3DX).
- Create manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Develop and validate prototypes and demonstrators, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to industrialise new products.
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
- Support the integration and advanced maintenance of deployed robotic systems.
What We're Looking For
- MSc or PhD in Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience as a Mechanical, Application, or Robotics Engineer.
- Strong background in robotics/actuated systems control, dynamics, and kinematics.
- Experience with robot simulation software (e.g., KUKA.Sim, RoboGuide, Visual Components, DELMIA, RoboStudio, Matlab/Simulink, RoboDK).
- High proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, 3DX).
- Practical skills in prototyping, assembly, and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when needed.
- A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for innovation.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be at the forefront of robotics innovation in aerospace.
- Growth: Develop your expertise and mentor others in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work pattern
- Reward: Competitive pay rates and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects.
- Inclusive Culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply today and help us build the future of aerospace robotics with Guidant Global and Airbus.
