Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Cheltenham, 3 days per week onsite Rates: £53.10 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Duration: 12-month contract Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance, however…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 October 2026

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, 3 days per week onsite
Rates: £53.10 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35
Duration: 12-month contract
Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance, however can start on BPSS.Job Role:

Working closely with Engineering, Configuration Management and Programme teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with customer, regulatory, and programme requirements
Review, update, and maintain engineering drawing packs and associated technical documentation.
Create and amend Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly drawings, installation drawings, and supporting technical documents as required.
The candidate will require good working knowledge of Creo CAD software. Competency in Solidworks, Catia and NX would
also be beneficial.
Strong Microsoft Word/document management skills to support document formatting, branding updates, and content
amendments.
Support document release activities through established PLM systems and document control processes. Working knowledge of TeamCenter would be advantageous.
Experience working within engineering configuration and document control processes. Experience with aircraft safety critical products and document release processes would be beneficial.
Ability to manage high-volume document updates with a high degree of accuracy.
Liaise with support functions, mainly supply chain to manage supplier agreement on part design and drawings.

Qualifications / Desired Experience

Relevant qualifications to an appropriate level, typically a Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering
Eligible to obtain any government security clearances as appropriate to the local business.
Experience using PLM/PDM tools such as Teamcenter.
Experience of Creo, Solidworks, Catia & NX
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience working within Design Organisation Approval (DOA) or equivalent aerospace environments.
Understanding of drawing standards, GD&T, and aerospace manufacturing documentation

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