via Indeed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Mechanical design engineer

Quest Global
Derby Part-time
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Job Description – Mechanical design engineer

Quest Global is an organization 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 a twenty\-five\-year\-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

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 team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge\-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Capability Requirements:

Capable of technically executing design and development projects, ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, collaborate with cross\-functional teams in requirements capture and execution, stay updated on emerging tools, technologies, designs and manufacturing methods.

Seasoned problem solver, conduct analyses and contribute to innovating in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.

Demonstratable experience in Design and development of

  • Structural and or rotating part design experience

  • Development of rig design, analysis and integration

  • Material selection

  • 3D part modelling and drafting

  • Interface control definition

  • Stack up and layout creation, clash checks, and tolerances

  • In depth knowledge of GD\&T, manufacturing methods, and process selection

  • Design for manufacture and assembly

  • Design calculations and related to stress and strength

  • Preparation and review of design definition reports
Be able to collaborate closely with cross functional teams and project management, aligning project objectives and progress. Solve day to day problems in design processes. Confidently and concisely present work done at customer review board meetings.

Education Requirements:

Degree or equivalent experience gained in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, or aeronautical) preferred.

Computer/Software Tools

  • UG NX, PLM Teamcenter

  • Hypermesh

  • ANSYS Workbench/ANSYS classic or similar tool an advantage

  • Competent with PC\-based Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits

Paid holiday in addition to bank holidays

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Matched pension contribution payments

Career development and progression across a multi\-domain business

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