Mechancial Design Engineer

Holt Engineering Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd in Yeovil is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to aerospace projects within a regulated environment. You will produce concept and detailed designs, create drawing packs, and support manufacture through tolerance analysis and design for manufacture.

The role requires solid CAD capability (2D/3D) and experience with GD&T and documentation control; Siemens NX is a highly desirable skill, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred but relevant experience

Qualifications

• Mechanical design engineering experience, ideally aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Competent with 2D and 3D CAD for component and detail design.
• Siemens NX experience would be highly useful.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred, but relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support concept designs and detailed mechanical design packages.
• Produce 2D drawings, 3D models and drawing packs.
• Carry out tolerance analysis and ensure drawings are production-ready.
• Process engineering changes in line with design control requirements.
• Work to internal design standards and controlled processes.
• Liaise with production engineering and planning to support manufacturable designs.
• Consider cost, manufacturing method and practicality during design.
• Support project milestones across multiple engineering workstreams.
• Contribute to improved design team practices.
• Work on precision components and assemblies for aerospace applications.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Tolerance analysis

Documentation

Design for manufacture

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Yeovil
Mechanical Design Engineer salary: £22.20 per hour (contract)
Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Mechanical Design Engineer Overview:

• Support concept and detailed design work on complex aerospace systems
• Produce drawing packs, tolerance analysis and supporting engineering documentation
• Work with 2D/3D CAD, with Siemens NX experience particularly useful
• Liaise with production engineering and planning to support design for manufacture
• Contract opportunity within a highly regulated aerospace engineering environment

This Mechanical Design Engineer role is based in Yeovil and will support complex aerospace engineering projects across advanced mechanical systems. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work as part of a design team, supporting concept development, detailed design, engineering changes, drawings and associated technical documentation. This Mechanical Design Engineer position would suit someone with mechanical design experience, strong CAD capability and an understanding of precision components, manufacturing methods and controlled engineering processes.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer

• Support the development of concept designs and detailed mechanical design packages
• Produce 2D drawings, 3D models, drawing packs and supporting design documentation
• Carry out tolerance analysis and ensure drawings are clear, accurate and production-ready
• Process engineering changes in line with configuration and design control requirements
• Work to internal design standards, procedures and controlled engineering processes
• Liaise with production engineering and production planning to support manufacturable design solutions
• Consider cost, manufacturing method and practicality during the design process
• Support project milestones while working across multiple engineering workstreams
• Contribute to improved working practices within the design team
• Work on precision components and mechanical assemblies used in demanding aerospace applications

What they’re looking for - Mechanical Design Engineer

• Mechanical design engineering experience, ideally within aerospace, precision engineering or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Competent using 2D and 3D CAD for component and detail design work
• Siemens NX experience would be highly useful
• Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings and supporting documentation
• Understanding of design for manufacture principles and production constraints
• Basic knowledge of configuration control
• Basic understanding of GD&T and tolerance requirements
• Comfortable working to procedures, standards and project deadlines
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered

Desirable - Mechanical Design Engineer

• Experience designing small, fine-tolerance or precision components
• Knowledge of machining or other manufacturing techniques
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methods
• Previous aerospace, defence or highly regulated engineering experience
• Experience supporting engineering change activity

What’s on offer - Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer salary: £22.20 per hour

A Mechanical Design Engineer contract role supporting complex aerospace design activity in a highly regulated engineering environment.

The chance to work across concept design, detailed drawings, engineering change and design-for-manufacture activity.

A role suited to a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys precision design work, technical documentation and working closely with production teams.