Mechanical Design Engineer

• 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.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering HNC.

Essential skills

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

Experience

• 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.

• 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

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive