Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace & Legacy Aircraft

Hunter Selection; Dursley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Dursley to own challenging aerospace design projects from concept to manufacture. You will work on structural airframe and propulsion programmes, developing innovative solutions and delivering robust designs.

You will use 3D CAD tools to create models and detailed manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering is required.
• Proven background in mechanical design with project ownership.
• Experience creating high-quality 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and certification requirements.
• Analytical, structured problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead design across established airframe and propulsion programs.
• Develop complete engineering solutions from concept to manufacture.
• Ensure designs meet standards, requirements and certification criteria.
• Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

3D CAD capability

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Dursley to own challenging aerospace design projects from concept to manufacture. You will work on structural airframe and propulsion programmes, developing innovative solutions and delivering robust designs.

You will use 3D CAD tools to create models and detailed manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes.