Mechanical Design Engineer
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that specialises in the design, development, and production of bespoke engineered solutions for demanding industrial and infrastructure environments. Working on a diverse range of projects, the company combines innovative design, robust manufacturing processes, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance products to customers across multiple sectors. With continued growth and investment in engineering excellence, they are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of bespoke fabricated steel products and assemblies. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality 3D models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation that support purchasing, production, and operational activities.
Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable, and delivered to programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and develop detailed 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
- Produce General Arrangement, fabrication, assembly, and as-built drawings in accordance with BS 8888 standards.
- Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
- Ensure designs consider manufacturability, installation, operation, maintenance, and material limitations.
- Conduct and document Designer Risk Assessments, incorporating risk mitigation measures into designs.
- Collaborate closely with analysis engineers and wider project teams to ensure design integrity and compliance.
- Participate in design reviews and manufacturability reviews, communicating design intent effectively.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to research and development activities.
- Manage engineering changes and ensure accurate change capture throughout projects.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers where required.
About You:
You will be a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with a strong understanding of steel fabrication and manufacturing processes. You will be comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Essential Requirements
- HND in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial sheet metal or steel fabrication design; or Degree (BEng or equivalent) in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
- Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault.
- Strong understanding of steel manufacturing techniques and limitations, including press brake operations.
- Knowledge of structural load paths, failure modes, and component operating limits.
- Working knowledge of BS 8888 engineering drawing standards.
- Experience producing Designer Risk Assessments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to delivering quality work within project timescales.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of welding methods, strengths, and limitations.
- Understanding of tolerance stack-up and practical tolerance application.
- Awareness of product performance testing standards.
- Understanding of drive and control systems.
- Experience with iLogic or Visual Basic programming within Autodesk environments.
- Existing Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it.
What’s on Offer:
- 4-day work week: Monday to Thursday, 37 hours
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and varied engineering projects.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Exposure to innovative product development and R&D activities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a growing engineering organisation and contribute to exciting bespoke projects, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £39,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a HND or Bachelor's degree in engineering?
- Can you use Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD & Autodesk Vault independently?
Work Location: In person
