Mechanical Design Engineer

Gb-Dvn-Barnstaplemid

EngineeringMechanical Design Engineer

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Advanced English. Experience Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal-level engineer. Strong background in engineering d

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EngineeringMechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major defence engineering programme. The role will focus on the review, correction and release of engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and best practice, while supporting ongoing project deliverables and supplier queries.

The successful candidate will be a highly capable engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design documentation, drawing review, GD&T application, tolerance stack analysis and BS8888 standards.

Responsibilities

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→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.
→Make amendments and updates to existing engineering drawings and associated design documentation.
→Support full project lifecycle engineering activities relating to design documentation and configuration control.
→Conduct tolerance and stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability and fit-for-purpose designs.
→Apply and review Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
→Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical drawing queries.
→Support engineering change activities and drawing release processes.
→Ensure technical documentation reflects industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
→Managing supplier technical requests.
→Supporting simulations and engineering change activities.
→Driving drawing quality improvements and documentation compliance.

Requirements

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Mechanical Engineering HNC.

3D CAD software knowledge such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
Proficient in MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
Language: Advanced English.

Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal-level engineer.
Strong background in engineering drawing review and approval.
Expert knowledge of BS8888.
Excellent understanding and practical application of GD&T.
Experience performing tolerance stack analysis.
Ability to interpret, amend and correct complex engineering drawings.
Experience supporting engineering projects within highly regulated industries, ideally defence, marine, aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.
Experience in a similar position.

Minimum 2 days per week onsite in Barnstaple.
Hybrid working available.
Must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
Candidates can commence work with BPSS clearance whilst SC clearance is processed.

What We Offer

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✓Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

✓We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

✓Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

✓Competitive company benefits

✓Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

✓As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

✓Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

✓Communicating and promoting vacancies

✓Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

✓Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

✓Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people