Flight Systems Mechanical Engineer – 12m Contract, Bristol

Manpower UK; Filton; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer (12 months) to join a small, high-calibre team in the Filton/Bristol area. You will contribute to the next generation of on-wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions, working on CAD drawings, QA documentation, and testing.

The role requires experience with Autodesk Inventor, QA processes, and working in Agile/Lean environments, with occasional UK travel for product testing. Hourly rate is £55, Inside IR35, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD and technical drawings.
• Experience in a production environment and familiarity with tooling and documentation.
• Experience working in small, fast-moving engineering teams.
• Experience with QA.
• Workshop experience and basic mechanical assembly.
• Experience working in Agile and Lean-focused environments.
• 3D printing experience (FDM / SLA).
• Quality Engineering (CMM, Gauges, Metrology).

Responsibilities

• Support Mechanical, Quality and Production teams with a broad range of activities.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams in the office and workshop.
• Create and update technical documentation and reports.
• 3D CAD design work and drawing creation (Autodesk Inventor).
• Author and update SOPs, BoMs, QA and Build Instructions.
• Component and system testing including thermal and robotic apparatus.
• Production Jig Design and Setup.
• Root Cause analysis and troubleshooting support.
• Provide clear technical communication to the team.
• Occasional travel within the UK for product testing.
• Communicate technical functionality to non-mechanical disciplines.

Skills

CAD experience

Small team experience

Agile/Lean environment

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

CMM/Metrology

Job description

Manpower UK is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer (12 months) to join a small, high-calibre team in the Filton/Bristol area. You will contribute to the next generation of on-wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions, working on CAD drawings, QA documentation, and testing.

The role requires experience with Autodesk Inventor, QA processes, and working in Agile/Lean environments, with occasional UK travel for product testing. Hourly rate is £55, Inside IR35, 37 hours per week.