Mechanical Project Design Engineer in Camberley, Surrey

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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