Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, manufacture, testing and deployment of new products. This role will contribute to a broad range of mechanical engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions.The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in mechanical component and assembly design, clear technical communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery. This role is well suited to someone who is motivated, adaptable and comfortable contributing across design, analysis, prototyping, testing and documentation activities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support project teams with a broad range of mechanical engineering activities across the design, manufacture, testing and deployment of new products.
- Contribute to concept design, including ideation, refinement and down-selection of solutions.
- Model components and assemblies in 3D CAD.
- Analyse component designs to identify and mitigate potential failure modes and assess tolerance stack-ups.
- Produce component and assembly drawings, including GD&T, for manufacture and assembly in line with established processes.
- Support rapid prototyping and testing of components and assemblies using a variety of manufacturing methods, including in-house 3D printing.
- Generate technical documentation to communicate designs, decisions and test outcomes clearly to project team members.
- Communicate technical information clearly and effectively through meetings, digital communications, reports and day-to-day collaboration.
- Communicate technical functionality and requirements effectively with colleagues from non-technical disciplines.
- Travel occasionally to GE MRO sites to support customer research and product testing. Travel may occasionally extend over multiple days, though rarely more than one working week.
- Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and business needs.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in the design and specification of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Experience producing manufacturing drawings.
- Experience carrying out physical analysis of components, including use of Excel and FEA tools.
- Experience in design for manufacture.
- Experience in component and assembly verification and validation through testing.
- Basic experience in risk evaluation.
- Basic experience producing technical documentation.
- Basic experience using workshop tools, including hand tools and basic power tools.
- Good general computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Skills and Characteristics
- Experience using 3D printing technologies, such as FDM and SLA.
- Basic knowledge of electronics.
- Basic knowledge of software or scripting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive, self-motivated and proactive approach.
- Flexible and able to respond to changing business priorities.
- Collaborative and effective team member.
- Organized, precise and detail-focused in approach to work.
Flexible Working
GE Aerospace 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 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
- Bonus
- 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