Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid Contract

Belcan; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the aerospace sector in Filton. The role focuses on leading wing structure design from concept to in-service support, coordinating design activities and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The contract spans until July 2027, with hybrid working and occasional UK/international travel. Candidates should have a strong track record in aerospace design, experience with CATIA V5 and 3Dx, and a solid grasp of cost, schedule,

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams, work packages, or complex engineering projects in Aerospace is essential.
• Strong background delivering engineering solutions to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and associated engineering design toolsets.
• Experience using PLM and digital engineering environments, including 3DExperience (3Dx).
• Understanding of product structures, business views, and digital configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of configuration models, model versions, option groups, variant management, and assembly effectivity.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, design principles, and engineering best practice within complex programmes.
• Ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design solutions, investigations, and engineering studies in line with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
• Support products throughout the lifecycle, from concept and development through to in–service support.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external suppliers, including oversight of design deliverables.
• Manage engineering modifications and change activities to achieve project objectives relating to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, lead time reduction, and right–first–time delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering stakeholders and programme teams to support governance, design reviews, and technical maturity assessments.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex structural engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cost/schedule/quality" targets

CATIA V5

PLM / 3Dx

Product structures

Configuration management

Manufacturing knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CATIA V5

3Dx

Job description

Belcan is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the aerospace sector in Filton. The role focuses on leading wing structure design from concept to in-service support, coordinating design activities and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The contract spans until July 2027, with hybrid working and occasional UK/international travel. Candidates should have a strong track record in aerospace design, experience with CATIA V5 and 3Dx, and a solid grasp of cost, schedule,