Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol

Rate: Negotiable

Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Duration: 12 months

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small, high-calibre engineering team developing next-generation on-wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support mechanical engineering and production teams across a range of activities.
• Create and update 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Produce technical documentation, including SOPs, BoMs, QA and build notes.
• Carry out mechanical testing, including thermal and robotic apparatus.
• Support workshop activities, QA, 3D printing, and production jig design/setup.
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams.
• Travel occasionally within the UK to conduct product testing.

Essential experience

• CAD and technical drawing experience.
• Workshop skills, including basic power and hand tools.
• Experience in a production environment with tooling and documentation.
• Working in small, fast-moving engineering teams.
• QA, engineering verification and validation experience.
• Agile and lean-focused environments.

Desirable

• 3D printing (FDM / SLA).
• Quality engineering experience, including CMM, gauges, and metrology.

Personal attributes

• Positive, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Highly organised, tidy, and precise.

To apply, please send your CVs in the first instance