Mechanical Design Engineer

Hunter Selection; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aviation engineering company is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team in Stroud. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 and involves producing 3D models and technical drawings, collaborating with various teams, and working on innovative designs for aircraft refuelling vehicles. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in a design role, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD systems. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is required.
• Experience in an engineering design role is essential.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D models and technical drawings.
• Support projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and purchasing teams.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD

Knowledge of fabrication and sheet metal

Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

40,000 – 50,000

Nailsworth, Stroud

Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a specialist aviation engineering company designing and manufacturing world–class aircraft refuelling vehicles and systems for global airports, oil companies, and military organisations.

Working on both new and existing designs, you'll produce accurate 3D models and technical drawings, support projects from concept to delivery, and collaborate closely with production, sales, and purchasing teams. The role offers exposure across mechanical and electrical design, testing, and quality assurance, with training available where needed.

Key requirements

• HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in an engineering design role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD (Inventor/SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of fabrication, sheet metal, and GD&T
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid systems

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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