Mechanical Design Engineer

Progressive Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the aviation engineering sector to design and develop aero engine testing facilities, including hush houses, test cells, and acoustic chambers.

You will produce 2D/3D assemblies, BOMs, shop drawings, and installation instructions, while ensuring conformity with standards. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk suite is required; Solidworks a plus. Travel and security clearance eligibility may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience designing aero engine testing facilities.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD and BOMs.
• Familiarity with BS 8888 and ISO 9001:2015 QA controls.

Responsibilities

• Generate detailed 2D and 3D assemblies and BOMs; manage drawing libraries.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from planning to implementation.
• Produce shop drawings, installation instructions and diagrams.
• Source cost-effective components and materials.
• Inspect manufactured items for compliance.
• Contribute to technical specs and scopes of work.
• Support proposals with renderings for bids.
• Assist in developing operations and maintenance manuals.

Skills

GD&T

Security clearance eligibility

Travel

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing suite

Solidworks

Job description

A contract opportunity is available for a Mechanical Design Engineer within the aviation engineering sector, focusing on the design and development of aero engine testing facilities. The role involves providing conceptual schemes and working designs for installed and uninstalled engine testing facilities, including aircraft hush houses, test cells, and acoustic chambers. Designs must comply with company, industry, and national standards using computer-aided design tools.

Responsibilities include generating detailed 2D and 3D assemblies, bills of materials, and managing drawing libraries. The engineer will oversee the entire lifecycle of the design process, from planning and testing to implementation, and produce shop drawings, installation and assembly instructions, and diagrams. Additional duties involve sourcing cost-effective components and materials, inspecting manufactured items for compliance, and contributing to technical specifications and scopes of work. The role also supports proposals and sales departments with renderings and assists in developing operations and maintenance manuals. Candidates should be highly proficient in Autodesk Inventor and the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing suite, with experience in Solidworks considered beneficial. A sound knowledge of GD&T and producing drawings to BS 8888 is required, along with familiarity with ISO9001:2015 QA controls.

Experience in structural design, mechanical systems (fuel, compressed air, water cooling, hydraulics), and relevant standards (such as CE Conformity and ATEX directive) is essential. Strong computer literacy, particularly with MS Office, is expected. The role may require occasional UK and overseas travel and site work. Knowledge of CFD and a full UK driving license are advantageous. Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance.

This role is On-Site and requires occasional international travel to Europe, Asia, and/or USA.

Candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS screening, with the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) where required.