Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR Talent is recruiting two experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a leading aerospace organisation on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on mechanical design, assessing legacy designs, investigating issues, and root-cause analysis.

The successful candidates will collaborate with the engineering team, using their expertise to understand design history, assess performance and identify opportunities to improve existing designs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Experience investigating mechanical issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or NX for design work.
• Experience reviewing and updating engineering drawings and documentation.
• Background in aerospace or other highly regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out root cause analysis on legacy mechanical designs and engineering issues.
• Investigate mechanical problems and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Undertake mechanical design work using CATIA V5; legacy work using NX.
• Review, assess and update existing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional teams to understand design history and operational performance.
• Assess existing designs and identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Produce clear and accurate technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Support aerospace programmes and contribute to wider engineering activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Aerospace environment

Rotating machinery

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

Job description

ReeVR Talent are currently recruiting for 2x experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established aerospace organisation on a 12–month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong design experience to work across a variety of aerospace programmes. The role will focus on mechanical design work, assessing existing mechanical designs, investigating technical issues and carrying out root cause analysis on legacy designs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider engineering team, using their technical expertise to understand design history, assess operational performance and identify opportunities to improve existing designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out root cause analysis on legacy mechanical designs and engineering issues.
• Investigate mechanical problems and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Undertake mechanical design work using CATIA V5. Legacy work using NX.
• Review, assess and update existing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering and cross‑functional teams to understand design history and operational performance.
• Assess existing designs and identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Produce clear and accurate technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Support a variety of aerospace programmes and contribute to wider engineering activities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within mechanical design and engineering
• Experience investigating mechanical issues and carrying out root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or NX
• Experience reviewing and updating engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A background working within aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment is highly desirable.

Experience with rotating machinery, components, motors or generators would be advantageous

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong CATIA V5 or NX experience and are looking for your next aerospace contract, we'd be keen to hear from you.