Lead Mechanical Design Engineer: Aviation Refuelling

FLUID TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

International projects

On-site parking

Company pension

Life insurance

Discount portal

Health and wellbeing support

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Fluid Transfer International Limited in Nailsworth, Stroud, seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design and development of aircraft refuelling vehicles and related equipment. You will lead a small team of mechanical and electrical designers and collaborate with production, purchasing and project management.

You will take projects from concept to manufacture, develop accurate 3D models and drawings with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, apply GD&T and sheet metal knowledge, and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or a BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, particularly Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar CAD data management systems.
• Good understanding of sheet metal design, fabrication, welding, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid transfer systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft refuelling vehicles and associated equipment.
• Produce accurate 3D models, technical drawings, manufacturing drawings, and electrical schematics using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Modify and improve existing product designs to enhance performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Interpret customer specifications and produce engineering proposals and tender documentation.
• Select appropriate components and create Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Liaise with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Quality teams throughout the design process.
• Support prototype builds, testing, commissioning, and product validation activities.
• Assist with project design management from concept through to final delivery.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing team.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, customer requirements, and company quality procedures.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

GD&T

Sheet metal design

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

MS Office

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering or BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Fluid Transfer International Limited in Nailsworth, Stroud, seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design and development of aircraft refuelling vehicles and related equipment. You will lead a small team of mechanical and electrical designers and collaborate with production, purchasing and project management.

You will take projects from concept to manufacture, develop accurate 3D models and drawings with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, apply GD&T and sheet metal knowledge, and