Mechanical design engineer

Quest Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Matched pension contribution payments

Career development and progression

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and development activities for aerospace components. You will ensure compliance with industry standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and deliver robust designs.

The role involves hands-on 3D modelling, analysis, and documentation, with focus on manufacturability, GD&T, and design for assembly. Proactive problem solving and clear design reviews are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, aerospace, or aeronautical engineering.
• Experience in design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with NPI programs is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Execute design and development projects while ensuring aerospace standards compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and execute plans.
• Stay updated on new tools, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Conduct analyses and contribute to New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Prepare and review design definition reports.

Skills

Structural design

Rotating parts design

Rig design and integration

Material selection

3D modelling

Drafting

GD&T knowledge

Design for manufacture

Stress analysis

Design reviews

Education

Degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

UG NX

PLM Teamcenter

HyperMesh

ANSYS Workbench

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Description – Mechanical design engineer

Quest Global is an organization 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 recognize 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.

Capability Requirements

Capable of technically executing design and development projects, ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, collaborate with cross-functional teams in requirements capture and execution, stay updated on emerging tools, technologies, designs and manufacturing methods.

Seasoned problem solver, conduct analyses and contribute to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.

Demonstratable experience in Design and development of

• Structural and or rotating part design experience
• Development of rig design, analysis and integration
• Material selection
• 3D part modelling and drafting
• Interface control definition
• Stack up and layout creation, clash checks, and tolerances
• In depth knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing methods, and process selection
• Design for manufacture and assembly
• Design calculations and related to stress and strength
• Preparation and review of design definition reports

Be able to collaborate closely with cross functional teams and project management, aligning project objectives and progress. Solve day to day problems in design processes. Confidently and concisely present work done at customer review board meetings.

Education Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience gained in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, or aeronautical) preferred.

Computer/Software Tools

• UG NX, PLM Teamcenter
• Hypermesh
• ANSYS Workbench/ANSYS classic or similar tool an advantage
• Competent with PC-based Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Paid holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Matched pension contribution payments
• Career development and progression across a multi-domain business