Senior Research Engineer - Mechanical Design
Date: 13 Mar 2026
Location: Trollhattan, SE
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Research Engineer – Mechanical Design to join our Product Integration team at our Global Technology Center. Here, you’ll help shape the next generation of aeroengines by leading the mechanical design of advanced components and sub systems that require high performance, low weight, and extended functionality.
In this role, you will work hands-on with new technologies, collaborate with a wide range of engineering disciplines and contribute directly to technology development programs and engine demonstrators. Your work will span early concept studies through detailed design, integration and validation.
Job Responsibilities
• Contribute to the different phases of product technology development with your expertise in mechanical design and definition.
• Responsible for the design of components/systems for engine demonstrators, balancing the input from different disciplines to create designs that meet or exceed requirements and technology targets.
• Integrate new technologies into future product solutions.
• Identify technology gaps and opportunities for new technology development.
• Create and update design data in TeamCenter and NX (drawings, CAD models, interfaces).
Qualifications & Personal skills
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. Experience in aerospace is a plus.
• Experience in product or technology development in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of NX and TeamCenter (meritorious).
• Solid understanding of GD&T
• Experience with design for manufacturing. Additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with MBSE is an advantage.
• Fluency in Swedish and English.
You think creatively and develop innovative design solutions. You are curiosity‑driven, with a strong desire to understand the technical areas contributing to the design. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams and excel at collaboration and building strong networks.
Application
Form of employment: Permanent
Location and travel expectations: Trollhättan. Occasional travel is to be expected, both within and outside Sweden
Last date for application: 2026-04-13
For more information, please contact hiring manager:
Carlos Arroyo | GTC Engineering Manager | GKN Aerospace Engine Systems Sweden
carlos.arroyo@gknaerospace.com
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We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
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