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Senior Mechanical Engineer Aerospace & Defence | Up to 55,000 | Surrey I''m currently partnered with a leading innovator in electromechanical actuation systems who are looking to bring a Senior Mechanical Engineer into their R&D and Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in actuator or electromechanical system design to play a pivotal role in high-impact technical projects across the Aerospace, Defence, and Oil & Gas sectors. Location: Surrey Salary: Up to 55,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Model: On-site Flexibility: Early Friday finishes & flexitime options What Youll Be Doing: Leading and managing strategic product development projects across R&D and engineering Providing technical direction and mentoring for junior team members Coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver on technical objectives Approving and overseeing designs, drawings, and documentation using 3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo) Taking part in design reviews, qualification testing, and liaising with certification authorities Driving continuous improvement across tools, processes, and technical documentation What Were Looking For: Extensive experience in mechanical design of electromechanical assemblies, actuators, or motion systems Strong understanding of engineering principles including tolerance, materials, and mechanical/electrical system integration Proficient in 3D CAD (PTC Creo experience highly desirable) Skilled in reading and creating technical drawings (BS8888, GD&T) Familiarity with aerospace product lifecycle, from concept through to certification and qualification Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Extras: Background in aerospace or defence engineering Understanding of DO-160 and similar aerospace standards Knowledge of gear and actuator design Hands-on experience with certification and regulatory compliance processes Why This Role? 24 days holiday bank holidays Flexitime & early Friday finish (1PM) Health care cash plan & employee assistance programme Enhanced pension & life assurance On-site parking & casual dress code A highly technical, supportive environment where innovation thrives If youre a mid-senior level Mechanical Design Engineer looking to apply your expertise in a forward-thinking and high-performance setting, Id love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch directly to find out more.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc