Melbreck Technical Recruitment
Project Design Engineer
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Contract Project Design Engineer (CATIA V5) - Aerospace – Dorchester - Up to £50 per hour – Outside IR35 – Minimum 3 months
Join a High-Performance Engineering Team
We're looking for an experienced Project Design Engineer to support the delivery of innovative and safety critical engineering projects within a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.
If you're an accomplished design engineer with strong CATIA V5 experience and a track record of delivering complex mechanical designs, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering programmes where your technical expertise will have a direct impact from concept through to production.
Project Design Engineer – the role:
- Producing high-quality 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using CATIA V5.
- Leading design activities across the full product development lifecycle.
- Managing design packages and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, stress, quality, and programme management.
- Supporting design reviews, technical problem solving, and continuous product improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and engineering standards.
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Project Design Engineer – candidate requirements:
- Proven experience as a Project Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer.
- Advanced CATIA V5 modelling and drafting skills.
- Ideally experience in Aerospace, however automotive, marine and rail industry experience is also being considered.
- Experience delivering complex mechanical design projects.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems.
- Understanding of certification or airworthiness requirements.
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Project Design Engineer – What's on offer
- Up to £50 per hour
- Exciting, technically challenging projects.
- Opportunity to work with an experienced engineering team on industry-leading programmes.
- Potential for longer-term contracts.
- Immediate start available
Interested? If you're a highly capable CATIA V5 Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, Click Apply NOW!
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