Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

At Quest Global, UK, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with geared transmission systems and components experience to join our team based in Huddersfield.

Job : Open to Contractor Role and Permanent Employee

Work Location : Onsite at Huddersfield

Note : Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.

If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Mechanical Design Engineer and contribute to the success of our Aerospace and Defense projects. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

Carry out detail design activities to meet the requirements of design for manufacture.

CAD activities including conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling.

Create component and complex assembly drawings. Drawing and technical documentation checking.

BOM and gear data generation and engineering change control processing.

Manufacturing drawings generation with a clear understanding and application of Design for Manufacture principles.

Create deliverable documentation including Manuals, Installation and Maintenance instructions as necessary.

Work Experience and Required Skills (Technical Competency)

Strong core design skills with first principal methodologies.

Candidate should be familiar with structural design practices and methodologies, including hand calculations to support design.

Experience in designing mechanical components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear and Gear box.

Knowledge about subsystems that impact the mechanical design / layout of the design.

Solid Edge proficient in 3D modelling and drawing.

Ability to interpret and create high quality engineering CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including GD&T.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

5 years or more in an engineering design role / environment involving rotating machinery.

Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box.

Appreciation of bolted joint analysis, shock assessment in relation to geared transmission systems.

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).

Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

About us : At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.