Sr Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD)

Quest Global; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Huddersfield is looking for an engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience with mechanical components for heavy industry. The role involves CAD activities, detail design, and generating documentation, ensuring the highest engineering standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in design practices, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of quality management systems. This position is restricted to sole UK nationals due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an engineering design role with rotating machinery.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards like AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detail design activities for manufacture.
• Perform CAD activities including 3D and 2D modelling.
• Generate deliverable documentation such as manuals and instructions.

Skills

Familiar with structural design practices and methodologies

Experience designing mechanical components for heavy industry power transmission

Knowledge of subsystems influencing mechanical design

Proficient in 3D CAD package

Ability to create high-quality engineering CAD models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Quest Global is a leading engineering services provider with over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defence industry. We focus on innovative, high‑quality design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detail design activities to meet the requirements of design for manufacture.
• Perform CAD activities including conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling, and create component and complex assembly drawings.
• Create manufacturing drawings with a clear understanding of Design for Manufacture principles.
• Generate deliverable documentation such as manuals, installation and maintenance instructions.

Required Skills (Technical Competency)

• Familiar with structural design practices and methodologies.
• Experience designing mechanical components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry power transmission systems, gear and gearbox.
• Knowledge of subsystems that influence mechanical design and layout.
• Proficient in 3D CAD package; Solid Edge experience is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret and create high‑quality engineering CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including GD&T.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an engineering design role with rotating machinery.
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gearbox.
• Appreciation of bolted joint analysis and shock assessment for geared transmission systems.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility

Due to security requirements, these posts are open to sole UK nationals only.