Project Design Engineer (Catia V5)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (4 days ago)

Benefits

Hybrid working Flexible working Benefits

Project Design Engineer (Catia V5)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Hybrid+ Flexible Working + Benefits
Chester

Do you have a background in Design with knowledge of Catia V5 or similar? Are you looking for a project-focused role with a leading aerospace company who offer opportunities to travel Europe, progress technically, work on a variety of high-value projects and work on a hybrid basis?

On offer is the opportunity to work with a leading company who provide solutions for commercial aerospace, defence and military projects. Their main client is one of the leading defence companies in the world and offer a range of lucrative projects to be involved with. They produce full suite mould and tooling processes for the manufacturing market across the UK, Europe and USA.

This varied role will have you planning and managing tooling design projects, working with suppliers, reviewing design documents, making technical assessments and handling drawing amendments using Catia V5. This role will have you overseeing all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to closure, while maintaining alignment with company objectives and standards.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background using Catia V5 or similar, looking to lead projects within tooling design with a company who will give you the opportunity to be off-the-tools and responsible for a range of lucrative projects on behalf of the defence and aerospace industries.

THE ROLE:

  • Managing and overseeing Design Tooling Projects
  • Liaising with stakeholders including suppliers and project teams
  • Hybrid Working, 2 days at home
  • Monday - Friday, flexible hours

THE PERSON:

  • Design Engineering background
  • Background in project management or co-ordination
  • Background using Catia V5
  • Commutable to Chester

Reference: 24074G

Key Words: Project Manager, Design, Co-Ordinator, Catia V5, Mechanical Engineer, Project Coordinator, Automotive, Aerospace, Engineer, Aviation, Defence, Automation, Broughton, Chester, Engineering

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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