Mechanical Design Engineer

6 hours ago


Bristol, South West England, United Kingdom KDC Resource Full time

Mechanical Design Engineer


The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing structural and integrated systems solutions for test rigs.


The designer shall

  • Interpret Test Requirements into design solutions.
  • Work with control, gauging, electrical and fluid mechanical engineers to understand and implement solutions in the 3D model.
  • Present concept preliminary and final design solutions in design reviews.
  • Work with the client to ensure validation of requirements
  • Work with suppliers to ensure parts designed are manufactured correctly
  • Work with commissioning teams to ensure parts received are properly fitted


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provision of key design support to the allocated project, providing engineering expertise, creation/modification of CATIA models and drawings as required, in line with Airbus Fuel and Landing Gear Test Facility Design Process.
  • Provide guidance, constructive feedback and checking support to Design team as requested.
  • Professional and manner and develop the image of KDC
  • Work to required quality and technical standards within reasonable pre-determined timescales.
  • Report to Team Lead and Project Manager any out-of-scope work that is required within the design project and record / log this as directed.
  • Record / log any unexpected software or hardware deficiencies that affect correct performance of the design tasks.
  • Customer Liaison on a technical basis for current Projects when directed by Team Lead.
  • CATIA V5
  • Advanced design capability and problem solving skills with minimal supervision in a varied design environment for a minimum of 6 years (e.g. not 10 years’ experience designing brackets only).
  • Good engineering design experience across aircraft design disciplines such as structures design, systems integration, electrical systems and fluid mechanical systems.
  • Previous experience of Airbus aircraft systems highly desirable.



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