Mechanical Design (CAD) Engineer

Quest Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Defence-focused team in the UK. You will create 3D models, develop 2D drawings, and ensure design for manufacture aligns with customer requirements, while working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering outputs.

You will maintain rigorous documentation, apply GD&T principles, and support senior engineers with routine tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven ability to create and interpret 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD packages.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and GD&T basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and detailed 2D drawings to required standards.
• Produce CAD data and drawing packages for manufacturing.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation in databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Support senior engineers with routine design tasks and checks.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D drawings

GD&T basics

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Creo

Job description

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognise that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our Design Engineering Support capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will play a crucial role in the Defence industry, ensuring that all products and processes meet the highest quality standards. At Quest Global we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for 3D modelling, conceptual design to Modelling, 2D modelling, design for manufacture, material selection and drawing definition output. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to carry out design activities and deliver outputs in line with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D models and detailed 2D drawings, ensuring all design outputs are delivered to the required quality and within agreed schedules.
• Produce accurate design-for-manufacture documentation, material selection inputs, and drawing definition packages, supporting predictable and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, ensuring models, drawings, and associated data remain accurate, current, and well-controlled within engineering databases.
• Identify and resolve design inconsistencies or data issues across engineering records, maintaining design integrity and preventing delays to workstream delivery.
• Support senior engineers with routine design tasks—including basic calculations, compliance checks, and preparation of deliverables—ensuring these tasks align with project timelines.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate design intent, coordinate dependencies and support smooth, timely progress across workstreams.
• Adapt to evolving project requirements, proactively managing your workload and keeping stakeholders informed of impacts on scheduling or deliverables.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to create and interpret 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, including layout, detailing and design definition.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in modelling, documentation and data handling.
• Proficiency with MS Office and spreadsheets, with the ability to quickly learn and work within engineering databases and digital tools.
• Ability to follow established engineering processes and maintain high documentation standards.
• Strong analytical thinking and effective self‑organisation skills, with the ability to manage workload in line with project schedules.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD package (e.g., SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo).
• Ability to produce high‑quality CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including basic GD&T.
• Understanding of core mechanical engineering principles relevant to component and assembly design.
• Awareness of the engineering design lifecycle and configuration control.
• Exposure to designing mechanical components or assemblies in regulated industries (e.g., defence, rail, automotive).
• Understanding of subsystems and interfaces that affect mechanical design and layout.