At a Glance
- Tasks: Create 3D models and detailed drawings for innovative defence projects.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities to learn and grow your skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and CAD experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the Defence industry, ensuring that all products and processes meet the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for 3D modelling, conceptual design to Modelling, 2D modelling, design for manufacture, material selection and drawing definition output. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to carry out design activities and deliver outputs in line with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop 3D models and detailed 2D drawings, ensuring all design outputs are delivered to the required quality and within agreed schedules.
- Produce accurate design-for-manufacture documentation, material selection inputs, and drawing definition packages, supporting predictable and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, ensuring models, drawings, and associated data remain accurate, current, and well‑controlled within engineering databases.
- Identify and resolve design inconsistencies or data issues across engineering records, maintaining design integrity and preventing delays to workstream delivery.
- Support senior engineers with routine design tasks—including basic calculations, compliance checks, and preparation of deliverables—ensuring these tasks align with project timelines.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate design intent, coordinate dependencies and support smooth, timely progress across workstreams.
- Adapt to evolving project requirements, proactively managing your workload and keeping stakeholders informed of impacts on scheduling or deliverables.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Proven ability to create and interpret 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, including layout, detailing and design definition.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in modelling, documentation and data handling.
- Proficiency with MS Office and spreadsheets, with the ability to quickly learn and work within engineering databases and digital tools.
- Ability to follow established engineering processes and maintain high documentation standards.
- Strong analytical thinking and effective self‑organisation skills, with the ability to manage workload in line with project schedules.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD package (e.g., SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo).
- Ability to produce high‑quality CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including basic GD&T.
- Understanding of core mechanical engineering principles relevant to component and assembly design.
- Awareness of the engineering design lifecycle and configuration control.
- Exposure to designing mechanical components or assemblies in regulated industries (e.g., defence, rail, automotive).
- Understanding of subsystems and interfaces that affect mechanical design and layout.
Mechanical Design (CAD) Engineer in Derby employer: Quest Global Services
Quest Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through training and certifications, while our hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the aerospace and defense sector.
