Design Engineer – CAD

Company: ARCA Resourcing Ltd
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Design Engineer– CAD

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme seeking aDesign Engineerto assist with detailed design.

The role is hands-on, focused on CAD generation, detailing and design maturation across rotor components such as blades, hubs, spinners and blade pitch mechanisms.

Key responsibilities:

  • Produce and maintain 3D CAD models and assemblies
  • Create 2D detail drawings suitable for formal release
  • Support design iteration as loads, stress and manufacturing inputs mature
  • Work closely with Stress, Manufacturing and Checking teams to resolve design issues
  • Prepare CAD and drawing packs for PLM release

Design inputs:

  • System and component requirements
  • Existing CAD models and assemblies
  • 2D & 3D Design including GD&T
  • Stress feedback, load cases and FEM inputs

Tools:

  • 3DX
  • PLM / configuration management systems

Contract details

  • Bristol-based (hybrid 2-3 days onsite)
  • Outside IR35 – ~45 p/h
  • 3 month rolling contract

If you would like to know more about this Design Engineer contract, please apply for immediate consideration

Posted: April 1st, 2026