Design Release Engineer – Aerospace/Mechanical (eVTOL)

Methodfi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is looking for an Advanced Design & Release Engineer to drive the engineering designs from concept through to production-ready hardware. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design experience, an engineering degree, and familiarity with PLM systems. Responsibilities include owning the design and release processes for mechanical components, ensuring quality, compliance, and support during manufacturing. This role offers competitive benefits and is pivotal in shaping the future of aviation.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

Company performance-based bonus

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience within a regulated engineering environment.
• Proven experience taking designs through formal release into manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration control processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and release of mechanical components for the VX4 aircraft.
• Prepare, review and approve engineering drawings and models.
• Ensure designs meet requirements for certification and production readiness.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Understanding of drawing standards

Ability to work cross-functionally

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering discipline

Tools

PLM systems

CATIA

Dassault 3DX

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is looking for an Advanced Design & Release Engineer to drive the engineering designs from concept through to production-ready hardware. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design experience, an engineering degree, and familiarity with PLM systems. Responsibilities include owning the design and release processes for mechanical components, ensuring quality, compliance, and support during manufacturing. This role offers competitive benefits and is pivotal in shaping the future of aviation.