Design Engineer, Defence Vehicle Systems (3D CAD)

N P Aerospace Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible start times

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Defence sector leave policy

Job summary

NP Aerospace is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Coventry-based team. You will take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to production, creating accurate 3D models and detailed drawings while balancing weight, cost, performance and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure designs are field-ready. Experience in defence or aerospace and proficiency in SolidWorks are required; Creo experience is a plus, with Windchill

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in defence, aerospace or automotive engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD—SolidWorks required; Creo 9.0+ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to low/medium-volume manufacture.
• Produce accurate 3D models and detailed drawings; manage CAD data and BoMs.
• Support design reviews, testing and iterative improvements across multiple projects.

Skills

3D CAD

Problem solving

Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

PLM software

Job description

NP Aerospace is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Coventry-based team. You will take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to production, creating accurate 3D models and detailed drawings while balancing weight, cost, performance and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure designs are field-ready. Experience in defence or aerospace and proficiency in SolidWorks are required; Creo experience is a plus, with Windchill