Mechanical Design Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking a Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering critical projects in Coventry. In this role, you will focus on 3D CAD design using Creo, manage Bills of Materials, and collaborate with project teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the defence or automotive industries and must be a UK national eligible for security clearance. The position offers an hourly rate of GBP40-45 and may allow for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Design Engineer in Defence, Automotive, or Aerospace industries.
• Able to pass a DBS and SC Clearance Check.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and composite manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed 3D CAD design work to produce high-quality models and assemblies.
• Manage Bills of Materials in PLM systems ensuring accuracy.
• Support integration projects from concept to manufacture.

Skills

3D CAD design using Creo 9.0 or higher

Collaboration with Lead Engineers

Proactive and self-sufficient approach

Tools

Windchill PLM

CAD software

Job description

As a Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high–impact projects that make a real difference. This is your chance to work on mission–critical systems in a fast–paced and dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly support the development of cutting–edge vehicle integration and protection solutions. Working 08:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday and an early finish Friday with a possibly of a hybrid working pattern. Paying GBP40–45 per hour Umbrella or LCC.

What You Will Do:

• Lead detailed 3D CAD design work using Creo 9.0 or higher, producing top–quality models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BoMs) and CAD data in PLM systems, ensuring accuracy and full traceability.
• Collaborate closely with Lead Engineers and project teams to support integration projects from concept to manufacture.
• Balance weight, cost, strength, and assembly feasibility to deliver optimised design solutions.
• Contribute to the successful build and delivery of vehicles for global defence customers by meeting precision and quality standards.
• Provide hands–on, delivery–focused engineering expertise in a specialist team environment.

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience as a Design Engineer in the Defence, Automotive, or Aerospace industries.
• UK eyes only role so only UK nationals to apply
• Able to pass a DBS and SC Clearance Check
• Expert–level proficiency in Creo 9.0 or higher for 3D CAD design (essential).
• Experience with Windchill PLM or similar systems for CAD and BoM management.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and composite manufacturing methods.
• A proactive, self–sufficient approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver outstanding results.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is dedicated to improving and protecting lives through innovative solutions. By joining this organisation, you'll be working on projects that align with the company's values of respect, collaboration, integrity, and dedication. Your work as a Design Engineer will directly support the delivery of life–saving, high–performance systems for some of the world's largest defence organisations.

Location:

This exciting Design Engineer role is based in Coventry

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, don't wait – apply now to become a Design Engineer and make a real impact in a dynamic and forward–thinking organisation!

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