Cad Designer

Set2Recruit; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to produce 3D models and enhance product efficiency. The role requires strong 3D CAD skills, experience in manufacturing, and a degree in mechanical or product design engineering. Join a supportive team that values innovation and contributes to high-quality engineered equipment used in controlled environments. A competitive salary of £40-45K is offered, plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive engineering team

Opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings.
• Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams.

Skills

3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor

DFM understanding

Root cause analysis

Product validation processes

Education

HND or degree in mechanical or product design engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Revit

Job description

Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract Considered
Work setup: On-site
£40-45K Salary + benefits

Summary - New expanding product range,

Key Skills - Inventor / Similar and Autodesk Vault/Revit

2-3 year + experience.

Can to lead the design alongside the Tech Product Manager

We're looking for a hands‑on design engineer to join a well‑established UK manufacturer with decades of technical expertise in designing, building and maintaining engineered equipment used in controlled or hazardous environments. The organisation has built a strong reputation over many years supplying high‑quality products – both bespoke and standard – to educational institutions, industrial research facilities and large laboratory projects.

You'll play a key role in shaping the company's product development program – designing new components, improving existing products and ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and long‑term reliability.

What you'll be doing

• Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings for standard and bespoke components.
• Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including parts lists, manuals and approval drawings.
• Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacture.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce warranty issues and implement innovative design solutions.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment (sheet metal or plastics preferred).
• Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor or similar (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.).
• Good understanding of DFM, root cause analysis, and product validation processes.
• HND or degree in mechanical or product design engineering (or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience working within an ISO9001‑certified environment.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault or Revit.
• Familiarity with LEV systems or lab‑based mechanical products.

Why join

You'll be part of a small, supportive engineering team within a long‑established UK business that encourages innovation and ownership. Every project you work on directly contributes to improving performance for end users across multiple industries.