Mechanical Project Engineer

About Us

Ling Dynamic Systems (LDS) part of HBK is a global leader in vibration testing and measurement solutions. Our products and services support industries such as aerospace automotive defence and electronics in ensuring quality reliability and safety. At HBK innovation and precision drive everything we do.

Role Overview

As a MechanicalProjectEngineer you will join our dynamic engineering teamin RoystonLeadingtheendtoendmechanical project engineering of LDS vibration test systemsfrom requirements capture and concept development through detailed design build support factory acceptance and customer deliveryensuringontimeonbudgetoutcomes that meet stringent performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Engineering & Delivery:

• Own mechanical workpackages for LDS shaker systems slip tablesfixturesand thermal barriers coordinating with electrical/software engineeringmanufacturingand supply chain.

• Develop project plans schedules risk registers and progress reporting; drive issue resolution and change control to achieve scope qualitycostand timeobjectives.

Mechanical Design & Analysis:

• Produce and review 3D CAD models assemblies and drawings (GD&T) BoMs and tolerance stacks for shaker structures hydrostatic bearings trunnions cooling systems (air/water)and interfaces.

• Perform handcalcs and FEA (modal/stress/fatigue) tovalidatestiffness strength dynamic performance and safety factors under sine random and shock environments typical of LDS systems.

System Integration & Verification:

• Define mechanical acceptance criteria; plan and execute FactoryAcceptance Testingincluding alignment armaturecentering(optical/inductive) displacementchecksand cooling performance; document results and nonconformances.

• Support rootcause analysis and corrective actions for build/test issues; implement design for manufacture/assembly (DFMA) improvements.

Stakeholder & Customer Interface:

• Collaborate with Sales/Applications to translate customer specifications into engineering requirements; prepare technical proposals testplansand engineering change notes.

• Provide technical support to Field Service/Aftermarket on commissioning preventativemaintenanceand upgrades of LDS equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainability:

• Champion value engineeringstandardizationof modules and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to HBKs sustainability roadmap (e.g. thermal management efficiency materialselection energy usage).

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• 5 years mechanical project engineering in complex capital equipment or test systems (preferablyvibration aerospace automotive or industrial machinery).

• Proven experience with electromechanical systems (structures bearings cooling fixtures) and exposure to hydraulics/pneumatics isadvantageousfor LDS systems.

• Competency in CAD (SolidWorks&AutoCad) FEA (Solidworks) and engineering calculation methods.

• Working knowledge of relevant standards and practices (e.g. vibration/shock test methods DFMA CE/UKCA Machinery Directive safety).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong mechanical design judgment and practical build/test sensibility for electrodynamic shakers

and ancillary equipment.

• Excellent stakeholder managementcommunicationand documentation skills (specs testreportsECNs).

• Analytical problemsolver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Able to work handson in the factory/test lab and travel to customer sites when.

• Knowledge and experience of quality procedures withina ISO9001system. Knowledge of Environmental and Health and Safety standards ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 would be an advantage.

• Good understanding of mechanical principles with experience with industry-standard design practices such as DFMEADFAand DFM.

What We Offer

• Competitive SalaryPension bonus private medical onsite EV charging.

• Comprehensive training and mentorship.

• Exposure tocutting-edgetechnology and global projects with the Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Annual IMechE membership Sponsorship.

• Opportunities for career progression within HBKs global network.