Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)

Employment: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months (initially)

Location: Wolverhampton

Rates: DOE

THE ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

Due to impressive project and program wins, we are seeking to recruit Mechanical Design Engineers to support our client’s aerospace engineering operations.

You’ll need to have strong experience in both conceptual design and detailed drawing of components and assemblies, with experience in aerospace deemed highly valuable.

This is an Inside IR35 position that will require on site working due to the nature of the work.

DUTIES - Mechanical Design Engineer

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies
• Create accurate technical drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance analysis
• Participate in DFMEA and risk identification activities.
• Present design concepts, progress updates and final designs to customers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure viable manufacturability.
• Support prototype build, testing and troubleshooting
• Generate and maintain design documentation
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and CI activities.

BACKGROUND - Mechanical Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or HNC/HND
• Proficiency in producing technical drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems (Siemens NX preferred)
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter preferred).

OMEGA

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to lee.powell@omegaresource.co.uk

Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Senior Engineer, CAD Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Component Engineer, Project Design Engineer or similar may be suitable.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website

www.omegaresource.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wolverhampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-07-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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