Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Leicestershire team, focusing on precision machine components and tooling for aerospace applications.

You will produce detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor, develop robust designs in line with tolerances and manufacturing constraints, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to enable production readiness. This permanent role offers Monday to Friday onsite work in Leicestershire.

Qualifications

• Experience designing precision machine components, tooling, or fixtures.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Background in aerospace, precision engineering, or similar manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design precision machine components, tooling, and fixtures for aerospace engineering applications.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop design solutions in line with technical specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical for production.
• Support design modifications, problem-solving, and continuous product improvement.

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience designing precision machine components and fixtures, ideally within the aerospace sector? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical design background, experience using Autodesk Inventor, and the ability to develop accurate, high-quality designs for precision engineering applications.

Permanent Position

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Leicestershire

Job Description

• Design precision machine components, tooling, and fixtures for aerospace engineering applications
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Develop design solutions in line with technical specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for production
• Support design modifications, problem-solving, and continuous product improvement

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar design-focused role
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, with experience producing 3D models and technical drawings
• Experience designing precision machine components, fixtures, or tooling
• Background within aerospace, precision engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills