Mechanical Design Engineer
5 days ago
Billingshurst
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Near Billingshurst, West Sussex Type: Permanent Sector: Engineering Consultancy The Opportunity An opportunity for a mid to senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering complex, high-performance systems across defence, aerospace, marine, and automotive sectors. Youll initially support a highly regulated programme within a defence-aligned environment, while gaining exposure to a wider portfolio of innovative, technically challenging projects. The role offers a balanced split between hands-on design and project support, working closely with a Principal Design Engineer to deliver robust, real-world solutions. This is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical design work and involvement in the wider project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Support the design and development of mechanical systems from concept through to delivery Work closely with the Principal Design Engineer on technical delivery and project milestones Produce 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using CATIA V5 Translate requirements into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions Contribute to design reviews, validation, and continuous improvement activities Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project delivery Assist with planning and coordination of engineering activities What Were Looking For Experience & Skills Degree in Mechanical Engineering (1st Class preferred) Experience in mechanical design within a regulated or high-performance environment (e.g. defence, aerospace, marine, or automotive) Strong working knowledge of CATIA V5 (3DExperience beneficial) Solid understanding of mechanisms, materials, and engineering first principles Experience working within a project-driven engineering environment Exposure to pneumatic systems would be advantageous Profile Operating at a midsenior level, comfortable taking ownership while supporting senior engineers Strong communicator, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams Proactive, organised, and delivery-focused Motivated by a role that combines design engineering with project involvement Why Apply? Work across defence, aerospace, marine, and automotive projects Initial involvement in a highly regulated, defence-aligned programme Close collaboration with experienced engineers Opportunity to develop both technically and within project delivery Supportive, engineering-led environment TPBN1_UKTJ