AI-Driven Mechanical Design Engineer — CAD & Prototyping

RudraX Technologies Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Drafty AI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical components and assemblies from concept to production, generating detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and documentation using CAD tools.

The role emphasizes integrating AI-powered workflows to improve design quality, prototyping, and validation while ensuring GD&T, DFx considerations, and manufacturability are met in a fast-paced environment in London and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–6 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong proficiency in CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, Inventor, or Fusion 360.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings compliant with GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal, plastics, and assembly methods.
• Understanding of DFM, DFA, tolerance stack-up, and engineering best practices.
• Experience with prototyping and product validation.
• Prior experience of Claude Code or similar tools for engineering productivity or a willingness to learn it fast.
• Understanding of how AI can assist in design ideation, documentation, coding, data analysis, and technical research.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs and validate them using engineering judgment.
• Interest in adopting AI-enabled engineering workflows.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.
• Basic scripting knowledge (C, C++, C#, Python or MATLAB) is advantageous.
• Exposure to generative design or topology optimization tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven CAD capabilities or simulation acceleration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete products from concept through production.
• Create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation.
• Do thorough review of designs generated by our product - Drafty AI and provide feedbacks on improvement
• Collaborate with AI tools, and software product teams during product development.
• Support prototyping, testing, design verification, and product improvements.
• Ensure AI designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Participate in design reviews and implement feedback throughout the product lifecycle.
• Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, reliability, and further improvements as required for product development
• Utilise AI-assisted tools provided by the company to accelerate accelerate product development and design completions,
• Stay informed about advancements in AI applications within mechanical engineering and recommend opportunities for adoption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Drafty AI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical components and assemblies from concept to production, generating detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and documentation using CAD tools.

The role emphasizes integrating AI-powered workflows to improve design quality, prototyping, and validation while ensuring GD&T, DFx considerations, and manufacturability are met in a fast-paced environment in London and beyond.