Mechancial Design Engineer

Holt Engineering; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Yeovil is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support concept and detailed design work on complex aerospace systems. You will produce drawing packs, perform tolerance analysis and prepare engineering documentation, using 2D/3D CAD with Siemens NX experience being highly useful.

The role involves liaising with production engineering and planning to design for manufacture, working in a highly regulated aerospace environment on contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/regulatory manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD drawing production.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance requirements.
• Understanding of design for manufacture principles.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 production-ready.
• Process engineering changes in line with configuration and design control requirements.
• Work with production engineering and production planning to support manufacturable design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D CAD

Siemens NX

Documentation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £22.20 per hour (contract)

Only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

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; 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Contract role supporting complex aerospace design activity in a highly regulated engineering environment. Chance to work across concept design, detailed drawings, engineering change and design-for-manufacture activity. Role suited to a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys precision design work, technical documentation and working closely with production teams.