Mechanical Design Engineer

Millbank; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Limited seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to review, correct, and release complex drawings to BS8888 standards within a regulated defence environment.

You will apply GD&T, perform tolerance stack analyses, and engage with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries and support change control across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer.
• Extensive experience reviewing, approving and correcting engineering drawings.
• Expert knowledge of BS8888 standards.
• Strong practical application of GD&T principles.
• Experience carrying out tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to interpret, amend and correct complex engineering drawings and documentation.
• Experience in Defence/Aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering drawings per BS8888 and design standards.
• Identify and resolve drawing non-conformances and documentation issues.
• Amend and update existing drawings and technical documentation.
• Support design documentation and configuration control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability and design integrity.
• Apply and review Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical drawing queries.
• Support engineering change processes and drawing release activities.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier technical requests and documentation reviews.
• Support simulation activities and engineering change assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to drawing quality and documentation compliance.

Skills

GD&T application

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering HNC or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you have proven experience reviewing, correcting and approving complex engineering drawings in accordance with BS8888 standards?

Can you demonstrate strong expertise in GD&T application and tolerance stack analysis within a highly regulated engineering environment?

Would you like to play a key role on a major defence engineering programme supporting the delivery of critical engineering projects?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major defence engineering programme. Joining a globally recognised engineering and technology partner, you will be responsible for reviewing, correcting and releasing engineering drawings while ensuring compliance with BS8888 standards, industry regulations and engineering best practices.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Review and approve engineering drawings in accordance with BS8888 and company design standards.
• Identify, assess and resolve drawing non-conformances, redline comments and documentation issues.
• Amend and update existing engineering drawings and associated technical documentation.
• Support design documentation and configuration control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability and design integrity.
• Apply and review Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical drawing queries.
• Support engineering change processes and drawing release activities.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with industry standards, regulatory requirements and engineering best practice.
• Manage supplier technical requests and documentation reviews.
• Support simulation activities and engineering change assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to drawing quality and documentation compliance.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Mechanical Engineering HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer.
• Extensive experience reviewing, approving and correcting engineering drawings.
• Expert knowledge of BS8888 standards.
• Strong practical application of GD&T principles.
• Experience carrying out tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to interpret, amend and correct complex engineering drawings and associated documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering projects within highly regulated industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Marine or Advanced Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication abilities.
• Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Previous experience working on defence programmes.
• Knowledge of engineering configuration management processes.
• Experience managing supplier technical reviews and approvals.
• Experience supporting engineering simulations and engineering change management activities.
• A track record of driving drawing quality improvements and documentation compliance initiatives.

The setting for the role

• Hybrid working arrangement available.
• Minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Barnstaple.
• Candidates can begin work with BPSS clearance while SC clearance is being processed.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Access to professional development through accredited training programmes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful defence engineering projects.
• Inclusive employer committed to diversity, accessibility and equal opportunities.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.