Mechanical Design Authority - Rocket Propulsion Systems

• £35,000 - £52,000 + bonus + excellent bens.
• Kidderminster (Hybrid available)

We're supporting a highly innovative, international engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced propulsion systems, delivering complex, safety-critical products into the defence sector.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Authority to join their Development team. This is a rare opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle on technically challenging, real-world applications.

The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems, working from initial concept through to qualification, production and in-service support. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role offering exposure to a wide range of engineering principles and specialist areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design evolution activities to meet customer and programme requirements
• Approve production drawings and ensure manufacturability to relevant standards
• Own and deliver DFMEA activities and support design for manufacture/cost initiatives
• Specify and review structural, thermal and performance analyses
• Plan, manage and support trials including testing and validation activities
• Lead formal design reviews (PDR, CDR etc.) and ensure actions are closed out
• Produce technical documentation including specifications, reports and compliance evidence
• Act as the technical interface with key customers and stakeholders
• Support investigations, testing and product lifecycle activities

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics or similar engineering discipline
• Experience working within a product development environment (ideally 3+ years)
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (materials, stress, manufacturing)
• Experience working on complex or safety-critical systems
• Confident communicator, able to present technical information clearly
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience with DFMEA, design for manufacture/cost
• Exposure to regulated environments (e.g. defence, aerospace, automotive)
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001 / EN9100)
• Project management experience or familiarity with planning tools

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge engineering projects with real-world impact
• Broad technical exposure across multiple disciplines
• Strong career development within a collaborative, expert-led environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to be part of something genuinely innovative, this could be the role for you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.