Mechanical Project Design Engineer

Location: Camberley, Surrey

Commutable from: Camberley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Guildford, Woking, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Reading, Fleet, Ascot and surrounding areas

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid Working Available

Mechanical Project Design Engineer | Aerospace & Defence | Surrey | £50,000 - £55,000

A Engineering Specialist for the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Engineering sectors is seeking a Mechanical Project Design Engineer to join its expanding engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Systems Engineer looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment,

you will be involved in the design, development and delivery of bespoke mechanical systems and engineered equipment, supporting projects from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Unlike many traditional Mechanical Design Engineer positions, this role offers genuine exposure to project delivery, customer interaction, supplier engagement and site-based engineering activities.

The Mechanical Project Design Engineer Role

As a Mechanical Project Design Engineer,

you will play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects for customers operating within highly regulated engineering sectors.

Responsibilities will include:

Mechanical system design and development

3D CAD modelling and detailed engineering drawings

Pressure systems, piping and fluid handling equipment

Structural and fabricated assemblies

Engineering calculations and FEA activities

Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

Customer and supplier engagement

Technical problem solving and project support

Site surveys, installation and commissioning activities

Technical documentation and engineering reporting

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Strong 3D CAD experience using Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo or similar

Experience designing complex mechanical systems or engineered equipment

Knowledge of pressure systems, piping, structures or industrial equipment

Experience supporting projects through the full engineering lifecycle

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Practical and solutions-focused engineering mindset

Industry Backgrounds Considered

Aerospace

Defence

Special Purpose Machinery

Industrial Equipment

Process Plant

Water Treatment

Oil & Gas

Energy

Capital Equipment

Mechanical Handling

EPC Projects

Complex Mechanical Systems

What's On Offer?

Salary up to £55,000 + Package

Full Project Lifecycle Involvement

Diverse and Technically Challenging Projects

UK and International Travel

Long-Term Career Development

High Levels of Technical Ownership

Supportive Engineering Environment

If you're a Mechanical Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Systems Engineer who is based in the Camberley area and is looking for an opportunity to work on complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, we'd like to hear from you.

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