Mechanical Design Engineer
Advertised by Owen Daniels
- Location
- Derby
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Engineering
- Posted
- 16 October 2026
Job description
Mechanical Design Engineer🚀 WE’RE HIRING: DESIGN ENGINEER | COMPOSITES & TOOLING
📍 Derby | Full-time, Permanent
💰 Competitive salary
⏰ Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am–12:30pm
Are you a Design Engineer with experience in composite design, looking to work on innovative components and moulds for the aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport and space industries?
I’m working with a leading UK manufacturer specialising in advanced carbon fibre tooling and composite components, supplying industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport and space.
Following recent investment and a new phase of growth, they’re looking for a talented Design Engineer to join their skilled design team and play a key role in developing innovative tooling solutions.
🔧 What will you be doing?
- Designing moulds, tooling, jigs and fixtures using CATIA V5.
- Creating detailed engineering drawings, including GD&T, for manufacture.
- Developing concept designs to support quotations and new projects.
- Working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements.
- Providing technical support throughout manufacturing and inspection processes.
- Liaising with customers and colleagues on design concepts, specifications and project timescales.
✅ What are we looking for?
- Strong CATIA V5 experience, including at least 2 years using the Generative Shape Design workbench for surfacing.
- A good understanding of carbon fibre and composite manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of CNC machining and tooling production techniques.
- Understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
- Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
⭐ Desirable experience:
- CATIA V5 Composites Module or equivalent ply creation software.
- Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing and press tooling.
- Knowledge of PLM systems and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.
🎁 What’s on offer?
✅ 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
✅ Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Health cash plan and wellbeing benefits
✅ Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts
✅ Career development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to work on exciting, technically challenging projects across some of the most advanced engineering sectors, within a growing business that values its people and their development.
📩 Interested? Send me a message or apply today to find out more!
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Reference 225733830
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