Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Location: Bristol (4-5 days onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: Up to £50/hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella only)

Our client are looking for a Mechanical Engineer contractor to join a small, high-calibre team developing next-generation on-wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions. This is a 12-month contract based predominantly on-site in Filton, Bristol.

You will support mechanical and electro-mechanical R&D across design, prototyping, and testing, combining hands-on workshop activity with 3D CAD and technical documentation. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, helping to take concepts through rapid prototyping, verification and validation, and on-wing product testing.

• Support in-house engineering and production teams with mechanical and electro-mechanical test work (including thermal and robotic apparatus).
• Build and test prototypes, jigs and test rigs, including workshop, QA and 3D printing activities.
• Create and review 3D CAD models and drawings (Autodesk Inventor), BoMs, SOPs, QA and build notes.
• Produce clear technical documentation and reports, and communicate technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support occasional UK travel to GE MRO sites for on-site product testing.

• Strong experience with CAD and technical drawings.
• Hands-on workshop skills with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience of engineering verification and validation, particularly development and prototype testing.
• Background in an R&D-style environment and electro-mechanical test design, setup and execution.
• Experience working in small, fast-moving engineering teams.

• 3D printing (FDM / SLA).
• Basic electronics (soldering, wiring, use of lab equipment such as power supplies and oscilloscopes).
• Positive, self-motivated and flexible, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong focus on tidiness, organisation and precision in all tasks.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in a hands-on mechanical role within a cutting-edge aerospace robotics team, please apply with your CV and availability.