Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Design mechanical components for geared transmission systems in aerospace/defense.

Key Responsibilities

• assembly drawings
• technical docs
• manufacturing design
• cad modelling
• installation manuals
• detail design

Tasks

Create component and complex assembly drawings. Drawing and technical documentation checking. Create deliverable documentation including Manuals, Installation and Maintenance instructions as necessary. Carry out detail design activities to meet the requirements of design for manufacture. CAD activities including conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling.

Requirements

• solid edge
• gd&t
• 5 years
• bachelor’s
• power transmission
• failure analysis

What You Bring

Solid Edge proficient in 3D modelling and drawing. 5 years or more in an engineering design role / environment involving rotating machinery. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001). 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. 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! Knowledge about subsystems that impact the mechanical design / layout of the design. Note : Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY. Ability to interpret and create high quality engineering CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including GD&T. 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. BOM and gear data generation and engineering change control processing. Work Experience and Required Skills (Technical Competency) Appreciation of bolted joint analysis, shock assessment in relation to geared transmission systems. Strong core design skills with first principal methodologies. Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box. Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques. Manufacturing drawings generation with a clear understanding and application of Design for Manufacture principles. Job : Open to Contractor Role and Permanent Employee

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About Quest Global

-By blending deep technical know‑how with digital innovation, it evolved into a global engineering partner. -Projects range from next‑gen automotive safety systems and AI‑driven semiconductors to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense platforms. -Its financial growth is steady—built on recurring partnerships with Fortune‑top‑10 clients across key sectors. -A hallmark project: sustaining global EMS/ADMS energy‑management software for a major utilities provider. -Another standout: accelerating MRI development and support globally for a leading MedTech firm. -Its edge lies in full‑lifecycle delivery—concept, design, embedded software, manufacturing support, digital sustenance. -Known for foresight, the firm not only solves challenges but anticipates and prevents them.

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