Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Defence (Hybrid)

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Barnstaple, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The role focuses on reviewing, correcting and releasing complex drawings to BS8888, applying GD&T and tolerance analysis within a regulated defence context.

The successful candidate will manage drawing releases, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, and drive documentation compliance while maintaining high design integrity and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer.
• Extensive experience reviewing, approving and correcting engineering drawings.
• Expert knowledge of BS8888 standards.
• Strong practical application of GD&T principles.
• Experience carrying out tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to interpret, amend and correct complex engineering drawings and associated documentation.
• Experience supporting engineering projects within highly regulated industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Marine or Advanced Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering drawings in accordance with BS8888 and company design standards.
• Identify, assess and resolve drawing non-conformances, redline comments and documentation issues.
• Amend and update existing engineering drawings and associated technical documentation.
• Support design documentation and configuration control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability and design integrity.
• Apply and review Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical drawing queries.
• Support engineering change processes and drawing release activities.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with industry standards, regulatory requirements and engineering best practice.
• Manage supplier technical requests and documentation reviews.
• Support simulation activities and engineering change assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to drawing quality and documentation compliance.

Skills

BS8888

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

SolidWorks

MS Office

English

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mechanical Engineering HNC

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Barnstaple, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The role focuses on reviewing, correcting and releasing complex drawings to BS8888, applying GD&T and tolerance analysis within a regulated defence context.

The successful candidate will manage drawing releases, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, and drive documentation compliance while maintaining high design integrity and manufacturability.