Mechancial Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Yeovil
Mechanical Design Engineer salary: £22.20 per hour (contract)
Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Mechanical Design Engineer Overview:

Support concept and detailed design work on complex aerospace systems
Produce drawing packs, tolerance analysis and supporting engineering documentation
Work with 2D/3D CAD, with Siemens NX experience particularly useful
Liaise with production engineering and planning to support design for manufacture
Contract opportunity within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment

This Mechanical Design Engineer role is based in Yeovil and will support complex aerospace engineering projects across advanced mechanical systems. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work as part of a design team, supporting concept development, detailed design, engineering changes, drawings and associated technical documentation. This Mechanical Design Engineer position would suit someone with mechanical design experience, strong CAD capability and an understanding of precision components, manufacturing methods and controlled engineering processes.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer

Support the development of concept designs and detailed mechanical design packages
Produce 2D drawings, 3D models, drawing packs and supporting design documentation
Carry out tolerance analysis and ensure drawings are clear, accurate and production-ready
Process engineering changes in line with configuration and design control requirements
Work to internal design standards, procedures and controlled engineering processes
Liaise with production engineering and production planning to support manufacturable design solutions
Consider cost, manufacturing method and practicality during the design process
Support project milestones while working across multiple engineering workstreams
Contribute to improved working practices within the design team
Work on precision components and mechanical assemblies used in demanding aerospace applications

What they’re looking for - Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical design engineering experience, ideally within aerospace, precision engineering or a regulated manufacturing environment
Competent using 2D and 3D CAD for component and detail design work
Siemens NX experience would be highly useful
Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings and supporting documentation
Understanding of design for manufacture principles and production constraints
Basic knowledge of configuration control
Basic understanding of GD&T and tolerance requirements
Comfortable working to procedures, standards and project deadlines
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered

Desirable - Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience designing small, fine-tolerance or precision components
Knowledge of machining or other manufacturing techniques
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methods
Previous aerospace, defence or highly regulated engineering experience
Experience supporting engineering change activity

What’s on offer - Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer salary: £22.20 per hour

A Mechanical Design Engineer contract role supporting complex aerospace design activity in a highly regulated engineering environment.
The chance to work across concept design, detailed drawings, engineering change and design-for-manufacture activity.
A role suited to a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys precision design work, technical documentation and working closely with production teams.

How to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer position

If you’re interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, get in touch to talk through the contract and project scope.
Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)