Design Engineering Lead — CATIA/V5 & SolidWorks

Energy Jobline ZR; Martock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA is seeking a hands-on design engineer to create, modify and review components and assemblies using CATIA V5/V6 as the primary tool, with SolidWorks as a secondary capability. You will interface directly with customers, vendors and our production team to ensure designs are robust and producible.

The role requires proven aerospace design experience, GD&T familiarity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• CATIA V5/V6 proficiency is essential.
• SolidWorks knowledge for secondary design tasks.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6 (primary) and SolidWorks (secondary).
• Interpret customer requirements and translate into manufacturable designs.
• Liaise with customer technical teams (Leonardo, GKN and others) on design intent, concessions and approvals.
• Work with manufacturing suppliers and vendors to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with internal production to ensure designs are understood and documented.
• Manage drawing issue and configuration control in BPA's document management system.
• Support the Technical Authority on GKN Aerospace work packages and new product introduction.
• Identify and manage design risks and raise concession notices when required.
• Contribute to cost estimation and quotations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelors/HND in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

Job description

BPA is seeking a hands-on design engineer to create, modify and review components and assemblies using CATIA V5/V6 as the primary tool, with SolidWorks as a secondary capability. You will interface directly with customers, vendors and our production team to ensure designs are robust and producible.

The role requires proven aerospace design experience, GD&T familiarity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.