Design Engineer Gas Turbines

Belcan, LLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby is seeking a skilled Design Engineer with experience in gas turbine test rigs to join their team. The ideal candidate will lead all aspects of the design process, create and update turbomachinery designs, and ensure compliance with all necessary requirements. The position includes competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for mentorship and project management.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holidays plus Bank holidays

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service insurance

Income Protection

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• 6+ years of applicable work experience in turbomachinery design.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects.
• Ability to work with customers to define and document requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain designs.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, technical and customer requirements.
• Mentor and support younger engineers.

Skills

CAD experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to make technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer- Gas Turbine - Rigs

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Derby, UK (Onsite)

Industry: Aerospace

Role

Our client is a global leader in innovative energy and aerospace turbomachinery, specializing in the development of next-generation gas turbines. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability, they are seeking a skilled Design Engineer who has experience on Gas Turbine Test Rigs to join the client team in Derby for permanent role.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing and leading the full design process from concept to production. You will create new turbomachinery designs and update our current designs. During the creation process, you will ensure that our turbomachinery designs meet all the necessary requirements.

Senior engineers will be expected to have the technical background and sufficient knowledge to perform most phases of hardware design, development and documentation with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer you will create, update and maintain designs. Manage multiple complex projects at the same time. Ensure our designs meet manufacturing, technical and customer requirements.

You will ensure that all design projects are completed within budget and on time. Mentor and support younger engineers in the team and manage low complexity projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• 6+ years of applicable work experience in turbomachinery design.
• CAD experience required, NX proficiency advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.

Work Environment

The work environment will include a combination of office and lab/workshop.

Travel will be required from time to time throughout the UK and Europe.

Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

What will you get:

• Competitive Salary - Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension
• Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection
• Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.