Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Aviation Refuelling Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Discount and Health and Wellbeing

Electric Car Scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Fluid Transfer International in Nailsworth leads in aviation refuelling systems design and manufacture. We seek a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to head a small design team, drive concept through to manufacture, and align with production, purchasing, and project management on international projects.

You will deliver 3D models, drawings, CAD schematics, and BOMs while ensuring design compliance and reliability across our specialised vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or a BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of GD&T, sheet metal design, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

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

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Fluid Transfer International in Nailsworth leads in aviation refuelling systems design and manufacture. We seek a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to head a small design team, drive concept through to manufacture, and align with production, purchasing, and project management on international projects.

You will deliver 3D models, drawings, CAD schematics, and BOMs while ensuring design compliance and reliability across our specialised vehicles and equipment.