Mechanical Design Engineer (CATIA V6) - Automotive

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join our Basildon team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector. You will play a key role in the design and development of automotive components and systems, supporting projects from concept through to production. In addition to delivering design solutions, you will act as a technical reference for CATIA V6, providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers within the team. - Location: Basildon, Essex - On Site: Hybrid (minimum 3days per week on-site) - Clearance: SC clearable - Experience Level: Mid - Senior Level (minimum 3year's CATIA V6 experience) Key Responsibilities: - Develop mechanical designs and 3D models for automotive components and assemblies - Create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using CATIA V6 - Support product development activities from concept through to production release - Participate in design reviews and engineering problem-solving activities - Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers on CATIA V6 best practices - Support design governance, configuration management, and change control activities Required Skills: - Minimum 3 years of hands-on CATIA V6 experience in an engineering environment - Strong mechanical design engineering experience within the automotive sector - Ability to mentor and support other engineers in the use of CATIA V6 - Experience creating and managing complex parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings - Good understanding of design for manufacture and engineering best practices - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. - Experience delivering mechanical design solutions within a product development environment - Demonstrable experience supporting projects from design through to release Desirable Skills: - Experience using 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) - Knowledge of automotive product development processes - Experience working within a PLM-managed environment - Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting junior engineers