Design Engineer

W Talent; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is seeking a Design Engineer in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, to deliver accurate 2D and 3D drawings and support manufacturing teams on varied projects.

The role requires Autodesk Inventor or Vault Pro experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines while collaborating with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or Vault Pro.
• Strong CAD experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings to a high standard.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience delivering drawings to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Create detailed general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, CNC drawings, steelwork and structural layouts.
• Maintain and manage project drawings through Vault.
• Support manufacturing and construction feasibility reviews.
• Produce manufacturing lists and technical documentation.
• Liaise with Sales, Contracts, Manufacturing and Installation teams regarding technical requirements.
• Attend internal and customer design review meetings.
• Ensure all work complies with engineering, quality and health & safety standards.

Skills

CAD

Autodesk Inventor

Vault Pro

Engineering drawings

2D/3D drawings

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Vault Pro

Job description

Design Engineer | Rotherham, South Yorkshire | £30,000 to £40,000

W Talent are now exclusively supporting a large engineering and manufacturing business located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire who are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing team technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with strong CAD experience to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.

Design Engineer, Rotherham

The new Design Engineer will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, project-specific designs and achieve technical approvals throughout the project lifecycle. The role will be based in Rotherham and will involve creating detailed engineering drawings, supporting manufacturing and installation teams, and attending design review meetings where required. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with industry standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Create detailed general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, CNC drawings, steelwork and structural layouts
• Maintain and manage project drawings through Vault
• Support manufacturing and construction feasibility reviews
• Produce manufacturing lists and technical documentation
• Liaise with Sales, Contracts, Manufacturing and Installation teams regarding technical requirements
• Support site teams with installation and construction technical queries
• Ensure all work complies with engineering, quality and health & safety standards
• Modify and update existing drawings where required
• Attend internal and customer design review meetings

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Design or a related discipline
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or Vault Pro
• Strong CAD experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working within a design engineering team
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings to a high standard
• Experience working to tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word

Salary & Additional Information

The Design Engineer will be based in Rotherham with a starting salary of £35,000 to £40,000. There will be occasional travel to UK and overseas customer sites. This is a great Opportunity to work on varied engineering projects within a supportive team. Long-term career development opportunities are available.