Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Gas Turbines)
Location: Derby, UK
Job Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Rate: £40-45 per hour
Working Model: HYBRID – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Key Requirements:

• Must have prior experience with Gas Turbines
  
  
• Must have Aerospace industry background
  
  Job Description:
  We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with demonstrable experience in gas turbine components and an aerospace background. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact projects involving the design, analysis, and certification of advanced aero engine components.
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
• Lead and support the design and modification of low pressure turbine components such as discs, airfoils, seals, and attachment parts.
  
  
• Contribute to advanced design programs including:
  
  
  • Open-rotor gas turbines
    
    
  • Compact high-pressure cores
    
    
  • Hybrid-electric propulsion architectures
    
    
  • Systems designed for alternative fuels and novel materials
    
    
• Produce and review technical documentation including certification reports, design record books, and component definitions.
  
  
• Perform layout assessments, clash checks, and account for materials, weights, and tolerances.
  
  
• Work within cross-functional teams to ensure quality design execution and integration.
  
  
• Apply engineering best practices and industry standards throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI)lifecycle.
  
  
• Stay abreast of cutting-edge developments in gas turbine technology, materials, and manufacturing methods.
  
  
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring as needed.
  
  Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  
  
• Strong hands-on experience with rotor and airfoil design within aerospace gas turbines.
  
  
• In-depth understanding of mechanical design principles applied in aerospace applications.
  
  
• Experience working in a regulated aerospace environment, ideally with exposure to certification processes.
  
  
• Effective collaboration and communication skills within multi-disciplinary teams.
  
  
• A proactive mindset toward problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement