Mechanical Design Engineer

Holt Executive; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 7%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Digital GP access

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Retail, travel & leisure discounts

Onsite parking with EV charging

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing aerospace-focused team, developing high-fidelity flight simulator hardware and electromechanical systems.

You will produce detailed 3D models and drawings, support testing and validation, and collaborate with systems, software and project teams to deliver safe, compliant hardware. This fast-paced role rewards ownership, agility, and mentoring, with opportunities to influence tool choices and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience developing mechanical/electromechanical hardware.
• Strong CAD skills (Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5).
• Experience with structural analysis/FEA tools (NASTRAN, Ansys, Abaqus).
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter).
• Understanding of aerospace mechanical/electrical standards.
• Strong problem-solving and testing/validation experience.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in flight simulation or related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical/electromechanical hardware for flight simulators.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and project teams for integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and support testing/validation.
• Lead continuous improvement and evaluate new tools/tech.
• Support supplier management and component integration.
• Provide technical leadership or mentoring where appropriate.

Skills

Mechanical hardware development

CAD modelling

FEs tools (NASTRAN/Ansys/Abaqus)

PLM systems (Windchill/Teamcenter)

Aerospace standards

Problem solving/testing

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Flight simulation/aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

CATIA V5

Job description

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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 structural analysis/FEA tools (NASTRAN, Ansys, Abaqus welcomed)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter)
• Understanding of aerospace mechanical/electrical standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with testing/validation
• Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in flight simulation, aerospace, automotive, wind energy, or similar industries is an advantage

Benefits

• Pension matched up to 7%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Digital GP access
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Retail, travel & leisure discounts
• Onsite parking with EV charging

If you're looking to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects within a collaborative engineering environment, this could be a great next step.

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