Mechanical Design Engineer

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. You will participate in designing mechanical and electromechanical systems for advanced flight simulators, producing detailed 3D models and specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills such as Creo or CATIA V5, and experience in hardware development. The role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality, safety-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware development.
• Strong CAD skills, particularly with Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical and electromechanical hardware for flight simulators.
• Producing detailed 3D models and specifications using CAD tools.
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards during validation.
• Supporting supplier management and component integration.

Skills

Mechanical hardware development

Electromechanical systems design

Strong CAD skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

CATIA V5

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on advanced flight simulator hardware. You’ll be contributing to the design and development of high-fidelity training systems used by pilot training organisations worldwide.

In this role, you’ll be involved in developing mechanical and electromechanical systems, producing detailed models and drawings, supporting testing and validation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical hardware. This is a fast-paced environment where ownership, agility, and collaboration are key.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical and electromechanical hardware for next-generation flight simulators
• Producing detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications using industry-standard CAD tools
• Working with systems, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and supporting testing / validation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and evaluating new tools and technologies
• Supporting supplier management and component integration
• Providing technical leadership or mentoring depending on seniority

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• Experience in mechanical / electromechanical hardware development
• Strong CAD skills (experience with Creo / Pro‑E or CATIA V5 is a big plus)
• Experience with structur