Mechanical Design Engineer (Pneumatics / Compressors)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Aldershot, GU11 1BX, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
7 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday

Mechanical Design Engineer (Pneumatics / Compressors)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Office Based + 25 Days Holiday + Full Project Lifecycle + DFMA
Aldershot, Hampshire

Are you a Design Engineer with knowledge of Pneumatic valves or compressors looking to work for a business at the top of their niche, who supply critical life support systems to First Responders and 5th Gen Fighter Jets?

In this role you will be designing a wide range of highly specialised breathing apparatus used within 5 Gen fighter jets and emergency life support equipment for hazardous environments. You'll be trained on how to use Creo and be working across the entire project life cycle, from design to manufacture and assembly.

This company are experts in their technical niche and work at the cutting edge of their industry. With solutions for multiple markets, they are looking for a design engineer to join a small team to facilitate new product introduction.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer from a pneumatic valve or compressor background looking to become a true technical expert in a company on the cutting edge of their technical niche.

The Role:

  • Using Creo (training provided) to design life support equipment such as respirators
  • Full project ownership from Design, manufacture and assembly
  • Working on new product introduction
  • Office based, local to Farnborough

The Person:

  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Previously work on pneumatic valves, compressors or similar
  • 3D Design background


Job Reference: BBBH 25221

Design, Engineer, Engineering, 3D, Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, DFMA, Manufacturing, Valves, Pneumatic, Compressor, NPI, Defence, Aerospace, Farnborough, Camberly, Aldershot

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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