Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to assist with detailed design.

The role is hands-on, focused on CAD generation, detailing and design maturation across rotor components such as blades, hubs, spinners and blade pitch mechanisms.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies
• Create 2D detail drawings suitable for formal release
• Support design iteration as loads, stress and manufacturing inputs mature
• Work closely with Stress, Manufacturing and Checking teams to resolve design issues
• Prepare CAD and drawing packs for PLM release

Design inputs:

• System and component requirements
• Existing CAD models and assemblies
• 2D & 3D Design including GD&T
• Stress feedback, load cases and FEM inputs

Tools:

• 3DX
• PLM / configuration management systems

Contract details

• Bristol-based (hybrid)
• Outside IR35
• February start - contract through to year-end

If you would like to know more details about this Design Engineer contract please apply for immediate consideration

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English