Design Engineer - 3D CAD
Posted Today by ARCA
£45 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Design Engineer role focuses on hands-on CAD generation and detailed design for an aerospace programme, specifically working on rotor components. The position requires collaboration with various teams to resolve design issues and prepare CAD models and drawings for formal release. The role is based in Bristol and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies
- Create 2D detail drawings suitable for formal release
- Support design iteration as loads, stress and manufacturing inputs mature
- Work closely with Stress, Manufacturing and Checking teams to resolve design issues
- Prepare CAD and drawing packs for PLM release
Key Skills:
- Experience with 3D CAD software
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Understanding of stress feedback, load cases, and FEM inputs
- Familiarity with PLM and configuration management systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Salary (Rate): £45 hourly
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Design Engineer - 3D CAD
ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme seeking a Design Engineer to assist with detailed design. The role is hands-on, focused on CAD generation, detailing and design maturation across rotor components such as blades, hubs, spinners and blade pitch mechanisms.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies
- Create 2D detail drawings suitable for formal release
- Support design iteration as loads, stress and manufacturing inputs mature
- Work closely with Stress, Manufacturing and Checking teams to resolve design issues
- Prepare CAD and drawing packs for PLM release
Design inputs:
- System and component requirements
- Existing CAD models and assemblies
- 2D & 3D Design including GD&T
- Stress feedback, load cases and FEM inputs
Tools:
- 3DX PLM / configuration management systems
Contract details
Bristol-based (hybrid 2-3 days onsite)
Outside IR35 - ~£45 p/h
3 month rolling contract
If you would like to know more about this Design Engineer contract, please apply for immediate consideration