Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer / Aerospace Engineer - Aerospace Testing Equipment, Wind Tunnels, Force Measurement & Positioning Systems; Bespoke Mechanical Engineering, Design, Hands-on Assembly, Installation; FEA, CAE from: Solidworks, 3D CAD, CATIA, Unigraphix/UG NX, Inventor etc. Permanent, East Sussex, Onsite. C.£60k + Bonus Specialist Engineering firm with 30 year trading history and a leading position within the Wind Tunnel / Airflow Testing Solutions marketplace seek Mechanical Engineer to join the business and play a lead role within the team. With the majority of their clients operating within the Aerospace, Motorsport and Defence sectors the company delivers bespoke engineering solutions to clients across the globe. A wide range of wind / air flow testing solutions are offered within their product range with each actual delivery being bespoke in nature. The Mechanical Engineer / Aerospace Engineer will work in a lead capacity and within the full life cycle. This will require the design of the solution using 3D CAE tools such as Solidworks, 3D CAD, CATIA, Unigraphix/UG NX, Inventor etc, liaison with the fabricators and then the subsequent (hands-on) build and assembly of the systems either in the company's factory environment and/or onsite anywhere in the world. You will plan complex engineering projects, design solutions / oversee solutions designed by the team, play a key role in the assembly and installation but also solve problems as they arise and advise on appropriate methods and solutions to improve the end product. This will require both leadership of the team, engagement with senior management, project management capability as well as engagement with customers within some of the worlds' leading organisations within the Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport and Defence sectors. We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Aerospace Engineer who possesses many years' experience in the full life cycle of aeronautical / motion control / electromechanical engineering fields where you will have gained experience in in 2D and 3D CAE with either Solidworks, 3D CAD, CATIA, Unigraphix/UG NX, Inventor etc. You will be a hands-on Engineer with experience of machined components to tight tolerances; large, welded fabrications. You will be comfortable with the concepts of FEA (Finite Element Analysis). Leadership, Project Management, Client Engagement and an overall keen eye for detail will all be expected and in return you will have the opportunity to deliver first class systems for some of the world's leading companies. Excellent communication skills will be required. SC clearance required/to be undertaken on appointment. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established, leading specialist engineering company with exciting global prospects. Due to the hands-on nature of this role we require someone who can work Full Time, onsite at the company's facility in rural East Sussex. You will need to be in possession of a full driving license and car as the offices and assembly centre are not within walking distance of the mainline train station. The location is easily commutable (by car) from areas including Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, Uckfield East Sussex; Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Kent; East Grinstead, Crawley West Sussex; Horley, Redhill, Surrey.