Catia V5 Design Engineer

Gerrell & Hard Limited; England; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Limited in Dorset is seeking two Catia V5 Design Engineers for on-site work on high-end aerospace projects, including satellites and propulsion systems. You will translate concept designs into manufacturable, test-ready parts, using additive and traditional machining with exotic materials.

ITAR compliance may require security clearance; motorsport or aerospace backgrounds are a plus. Requires a Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport engineering degree and strong CATIA V5 proficiency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering.
• Advanced CATIA V5 for parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Experience with FEA tools (Ansys or Abaqus) for stress, strain and vibration.
• Strong GD&T knowledge for precise drawings.
• Experience with lightweight/high-strength metals and composites.

Responsibilities

• Translate concept designs into manufacturable, testable parts.
• Work on aerospace projects involving satellites and propulsion systems.
• Collaborate across aerodynamics, stress analysis, build and test teams.
• Contribute to weight reduction and design optimisations.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-department communication

Dynamics & kinematics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

FEA: Ansys/Abaqus

GD&T

Job description

Catia V5 Design Engineer x2
Dorset
£50ph Ltd
Outside IR35
6 Months Initially

I’m looking for 2 Design Engineers to join an expanding company in Dorset.

It’s 100% on site at their offices - They are a very small team tasked with doing a large amount of work, and the work requires tight integration from concept design to manufacturing and testing. They will be audited for ITAR compliance in the future so security clearance will probably be required.

You’ll be working on very high end aerospace engineering work relating to satellites and propulsion systems. They are using 3D printing alongside traditional machining to make parts in exotic metal alloys and ceramics. You’ll be taking concept designs and converting them into manufacturable, functional, buildable parts which they then test. Motorsports or Aerospace backgrounds would be highly relevant.

Qualifications & Education

• Engineering Degree: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Motorsport Engineering.

Technical & Software Skills

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced mastery of CATIA V5 for parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Simulation & Analysis: Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (such as Ansys or Abaqus) to test stress, strain, and vibration limits.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Deep understanding to create clear, precise manufacturing drawings.
• Materials Science: Expertise in lightweight, high-strength metals and composites, including titanium/ nickel alloys, high-strength steels, and specialized coatings.
• Dynamics & Kinematics: Understanding gas and liquid flows, sensor applications

Soft Skills

• Spatial Reasoning: The ability to visualize and package dense, intricate gearboxes inside tightly constrained car layouts.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: Small errors in tolerances or drawing notes can cause catastrophic mechanical failure or expensive scrap parts.
• Problem-Solving & Creativity: Finding ways to make assemblies lighter, stronger, and more efficient under extreme thermal and mechanical loads.
• Cross-Department Communication: Working closely with aerodynamicists, stress analysts, build technicians and test engineers.

Opportunities to join on a permanent basis are also available.