Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5

Mechanical Design Engineer – Advanced Wind Energy Systems
📍 Oxford, UK

A specialist engineering organisation focused on improving wind turbine blade performance is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of high-efficiency aerodynamic components.

This position offers full lifecycle involvement from early-stage concept development through detailed design, validation, and release to manufacture within a collaborative, technically rigorous environment.

The Role

You will translate aerodynamic and structural requirements into robust, production-ready mechanical designs, working closely with CFD and FEA specialists. The role requires strong 3D modelling capability, a sound grasp of composite structures, and a practical understanding of design-for-manufacture principles.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone comfortable operating across concept development, detailed design, and supplier engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop surface and solid CAD models for aerodynamic mechanical components

• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and technical definition packages

• Conduct design-for-manufacture reviews, particularly for composite assemblies

• Support product validation activities and iterative design refinement

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance, structural integrity, and manufacturability are aligned

• Contribute to technical discussions and stakeholder presentations

Requirements

Essential

• Strong 3D CAD capability (CATIA V5 surfacing experience preferred)

• Mechanical design experience within composite structures

• Working knowledge of GD&T, limits, and fits

• Understanding of full product development lifecycle

Desirable

• Exposure to Six Sigma or structured development methodologies (e.g., IDOV)

• Experience working in performance-driven engineering environments