Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Ear ly finish Fridays 12:30

Free on-site parking

Health cash plan

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Derby to join a growing manufacturing team focused on advanced carbon fibre tooling and composite components. The role involves designing moulds and fixtures, delivering detailed GD&T drawings, and developing concepts for new projects in aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport and space sectors.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and production to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements, while supporting customers and

Qualifications

• Strong CATIA V5 experience with Generative Shape Design for surfacing.
• Good understanding of carbon fibre and composite manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design moulds, tooling, jigs and fixtures using CATIA V5.
• Create detailed drawings with GD&T for manufacture.
• Develop concept designs to support quotations and new projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical support through manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Liaise with customers on design concepts and project timelines.

Skills

CATIA V5

GD&T

Composite design

CNC machining

PLM systems

Tools

Generative Shape Design

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Derby | Full-time, Permanent

Competitive salary

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in composite design, looking to work on innovative components and moulds for the aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport and space industries?

I'm working with a leading UK manufacturer specialising in advanced carbon fibre tooling and composite components, supplying industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport and space.

Following recent investment and a new phase of growth, they're looking for a talented Design Engineer to join their skilled design team and play a key role in developing innovative tooling solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Designing moulds, tooling, jigs and fixtures using CATIA V5.
• Creating detailed engineering drawings, including GD&T, for manufacture.
• Developing concept designs to support quotations and new projects.
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements.
• Providing technical support throughout manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Liaising with customers and colleagues on design concepts, specifications and project timescales.

What are we looking for?

• Strong CATIA V5 experience, including at least 2 years using the Generative Shape Design workbench for surfacing.
• A good understanding of carbon fibre and composite manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and tooling production techniques.
• Understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Desirable experience:

• CATIA V5 Composites Module or equivalent ply creation software.
• Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing and press tooling.
• Knowledge of PLM systems and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.

What's on offer?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm
• Free on-site parking
• Health cash plan and wellbeing benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts
• Career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to work on exciting, technically challenging projects across some of the most advanced engineering sectors, within a growing business that values its people and their development.