Mechanical Design Engineer

Belcan; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the aerospace sector in Filton. The role focuses on leading wing structure design from concept to in-service support, coordinating design activities and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The contract spans until July 2027, with hybrid working and occasional UK/international travel. Candidates should have a strong track record in aerospace design, experience with CATIA V5 and 3Dx, and a solid grasp of cost, schedule,

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams, work packages, or complex engineering projects in Aerospace is essential.
• Strong background delivering engineering solutions to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and associated engineering design toolsets.
• Experience using PLM and digital engineering environments, including 3DExperience (3Dx).
• Understanding of product structures, business views, and digital configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of configuration models, model versions, option groups, variant management, and assembly effectivity.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, design principles, and engineering best practice within complex programmes.
• Ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design solutions, investigations, and engineering studies in line with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
• Support products throughout the lifecycle, from concept and development through to in–service support.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external suppliers, including oversight of design deliverables.
• Manage engineering modifications and change activities to achieve project objectives relating to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, lead time reduction, and right–first–time delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering stakeholders and programme teams to support governance, design reviews, and technical maturity assessments.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex structural engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cost/schedule/quality" targets

CATIA V5

PLM / 3Dx

Product structures

Configuration management

Manufacturing knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CATIA V5

3Dx

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace

Role Overview

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading organisation within the aerospace industry. Based in Filton, this role will support the delivery of innovative wing structure design solutions across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through to in–service support.

The Design Engineer will play a key role in coordinating design activities, managing technical change, and providing leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams. This contract position offers the opportunity to work on complex programmes within the aerospace industry, helping to drive quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.

Located in Filton, the role includes occasional UK and international travel and offers exposure to cutting–edge projects within the aerospace industry.

Contract Details

Contract opportunity inside IR35

Pay Rate up to 42ph Umbrella

Location: Filton

Hybrid working available

Full–time contract engagement until July 2027 with possible renewal

Occasional UK and international travel

Security clearance: Eligibility to obtain BPSS clearance, including criminal record checks

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design solutions, investigations, and engineering studies in line with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
• Support products throughout the lifecycle, from concept and development through to in–service support.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external suppliers, including oversight of design deliverables.
• Manage engineering modifications and change activities to achieve project objectives relating to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, lead time reduction, and right–first–time delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering stakeholders and programme teams to support governance, design reviews, and technical maturity assessments.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex structural engineering projects.

Skills and Experience

• Experience leading design teams, work packages, or complex engineering projects in Aerospace is essential.
• Strong background delivering engineering solutions to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and associated engineering design toolsets.
• Experience using PLM and digital engineering environments, including 3DExperience (3Dx).
• Understanding of product structures, business views, and digital configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of configuration models, model versions, option groups, variant management, and assembly effectivity.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, design principles, and engineering best practice within complex programmes.
• Ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering leadership teams.