29 mechanical design engineer jobs found in Bristol

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...

Electrical Design Engineer Filton (hybrid) £50 per hour  Initially until May 2027  1-stage interview – virtual or F2F Flexible working hours Certain Advantage is collaborating with a prominent aerospace company in search of an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. In this role, you will join the Test Centre and will contribute to the development of architectures and specifications for data acquisition and control systems for a new test facility and several new test benches focused on Hydrogen testing. What you will be doing: Develop Architecture and design solutions for data acquisition and control systems Develop Electrical Component and electrical schematics Specify Instrumentation for a range of different measurements (Pressure, Flow, Voltage, Current, etc.) Produce requirement and specification documentation for data acquisition and control systems  Your background: Electrical Design Tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad) Understanding of Electrical design...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

Good Morning! We are currently recruiting for 2 x Project Engineers - Mechanical/ Industrial for a great project for 12 months that is ran by a Public Sector Authority in Bristol Role requires availability to work 2 days per week in the Bristol office and 3 days working from home About the role: Decommissioning experience Identify project functional requirements and stakeholder needs for assigned project. Contribute to production of Project Execution Plan including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. Support project optioneering process. Develop concept design and fit for purpose engineering solution for projects Produce and/or approve project technical specifications Essential Experience Experience in a Engineering role Mechanical /or industrial plant Experience of nuclear or conventional project engineering Knowledge of relevant national engineering standards Awareness of CDM regulations Appropriate HNC, degree or National Qualifications Framework (NQF)...

Project Engineer – Mechanical  Bristol up to £40.43 per hour initally 12 months Virtual interview (1 stage) Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is partnering with a key nuclear client to recruit a Project Engineer. You’ll provide fit-for-purpose engineering solutions for projects or engineering support on more complex projects and ensure that design authority standards and configuration control are applied appropriately.   What will you be doing? Determine and capture functional requirements along with stakeholder expectations for allocated projects. Assist in developing the Project Execution Plan, including approaches for design, safety case development, and commissioning. Contribute to the evaluation and selection of project options. Produce conceptual designs and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. Prepare and/or review and authorise technical specifications. Oversee detailed design work in line with established design authority requirements. Develop...

Systems Design Engineer Malmesbury £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Our client based in Malmesbury is looking for a talented Systems Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. Systems Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: * Produce initial layout designs integrating machinery and conveyor systems into complete process lines * Develop detailed 3D models of mechanical process lines and structures using CAD software * Create accurate 2D drawings including plans, elevations, and civil layouts * Prepare specifications for civil works and steel frame structures, including dimensions and load calculations * Review and verify drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements * Manage and track design revisions using version control processes * Generate 3D rendered models and preliminary layouts within building designs * Produce process flow diagrams * Maintain and manage design data using Autodesk Vault * Track design...

Process Engineer - Chemical A challenging opportunity has arisen at Glascoed for a Process Engineer working within a multi-disciplined team involved in the design, manufacture and support of new products. The role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for process queries within the team. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): • Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost-effective and meet Customer expectations. •Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long term process stability, including: Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs plus...

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. to develop and deliver manufacturing processes for precision machined components across a range of materials. You will play a key part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, advising on Design for Manufacture (DfM), PPAP, GD&T, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery. Create machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances using CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker preferred). Select cutting tools, design fixtures, and produce shop documentation. Support APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA studies. Lead and support process improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime in the machine shop. Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design changes to enhance productivity and standardisation. Provide technical support to...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working (ideally 3 days per week onsite – can be some flex on this) Job Role: To design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. To support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle. Key Responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems) Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards Technical presentations to customers Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other sites Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products Liaise with other sites to assist with the...

Senior Design Engineer About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Contract Details Location - Cheltenham, UK Duration - 12 months Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office Engagement Type - Inside IR35 What You'll Be Doing *Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage. *Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout. *Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data...

Process Engineer About the Role We are seeking a Process Engineer to support engineering governance, process improvement and compliance across complex, highly regulated programmes within defence and aerospace environments. You will play a key role in ensuring robust, standardised and auditable engineering processes, supporting delivery across the full product lifecycle - from development and design through to production, support and maintenance. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in process engineering, quality systems and systems engineering integration, who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and govern engineering processes and process models Support integration of processes across design, production and support lifecycle stages Define and map processes (e.g. SIPOCs) to capability frameworks Ensure alignment with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100) Support audits, gap analysis, KPI...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference.  Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:   FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.     This role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35...

Location: Bristol / South West Rate: £350–£400 per shift (CIS) Contract: Ongoing freelance with option to go permanent after 3–6 months The Opportunity A leading regional civil engineering contractor is expanding its in-house clean water design capability and is seeking a Design Engineer to support a long-term programme on the Bristol Water Framework. This is a strategic, long-term appointment as the business transitions from outsourcing the majority of design to building a strong internal technical function. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping internal design capability and will be part of a significant growth phase within the organisation. The position will start as a freelance contract, with a clear pathway to a permanent role after 3–6 months, (not essential – freelance is fine long term) Key Responsibilities * Produce and review designs for clean water infrastructure projects, including: * Water mains and pipeline networks * Pumping...

Our client has an opportunity for a Repairs Engineer to join them on a contract basis until December 2026. You will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team. Role: Repairs Design Engineer Location: Filton, 60% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: Up to £52 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft. Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions. Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar previous...

Test Engineer (Electromechanical) Location: Clevedon Contract: Ongoing This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a recruitment agency working in partnership with a global manufacturer of specialist equipment for the semiconductor and electronics sector. Due to a sustained increase in orders driven by advanced technology and a strong market position, the business is expanding and investing heavily in its site. This growth is creating long-term contract opportunities for skilled engineers. Salary & Shifts (PAYE) Early Shift: £21.98 – £25.01 per hour Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 14:15 Friday 06:00 – 11:30 Late Shift: £23.89 – £25.17 per hour Monday to Wednesday 14:30 – 00:30 Thursday 14:30 – 00:00 No Fridays Additional Options: Fixed early, late or day shifts available Overtime: 1.75x weekday overtime 2.0x weekend overtime Contractor Benefits Annual pay reviews Contractor incentive schemes Annual bonus schemes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays On-site showers and cycle storage...

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer Chippenham £43,000 – £46,000 (DOE) 6 Months contract Monday – Friday (flexible hours, early finish Friday possible) The role would suit experienced MES / Manufacturing Execution System Engineers who have genuine hands-on experience implementing or supporting an MES platform (Aegis FactoryLogix, Siemens Opcenter, or Critical Manufacturing) within an electronics manufacturing environment. It is essential that you have worked extensively with PCB/PCBA production data including Gerber, ODB++, BOM structures and ECAD-to-MES integration. Candidates with rail, aerospace or high-reliability sector experience will have a significant advantage. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site MES, ensuring seamless flow of accurate manufacturing data from design release through to the SMT and assembly lines in a safety-critical production facility. The Role: * Configure and maintain the MES...

Product Development Engineer - Chemical This role provides a unique opportunity to work with the design of defence products and processes, as well as the chance to witness and conduct product trials. The role requires broad scope of fundamental engineering techniques with good variation of day-to-day activities and involvement across the whole product lifecycle. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Supporting product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, including product design and evaluation using systems engineering tools (e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)). Process design, definition and critical evaluation e.g. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans (PCP) ensuring safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team. Hands on development with energetic and other materials to support...

Process Engineer Welsh Water Framework Covering projects across the Welsh Water framework £(Apply online only) per day working on a 6 - 9 month contract We are currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join the team working within the Water Infrastructure division. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a key utilities framework project delivering critical infrastructure works across the Welsh Water framework. Responsibilities: Support and oversee process engineering activities across water infrastructure projects. Review and optimise water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. Work closely with design, commissioning, and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle. Assist with process calculations, technical reports, and engineering documentation. Support testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and process validation activities. Ensure all activities are delivered in line with health, safety,...

Our client is seeking two dedicated Section Engineers to join their team on a contract basis within the highways sector. The role is crucial focusing on strong structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure work. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing sections of the project, ensuring all work aligns with structural specifications Managing construction activities and supervising site operations Coordinating with teams to ensure project milestones and quality standards are met Conducting structural assessments and ensuring compliance with safety regulations Providing technical support and solving on-site engineering challenges Preparing detailed reports and documentation related to project progress Maintaining strong communication with stakeholders Ensuring environmental and health and safety requirements are adhered to Job Requirements: Experience in structural engineering within the highways sector Strong understanding of section engineering...