Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish (2pm)

Full lifecycle engineering projects

Varied and technically interesting设计

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the design team for a well-established engineering business specialising in special purpose machinery and automation systems.

The role covers the full design lifecycle, from reverse engineering components to developing new machinery, jigs, fixtures, and automation solutions. Key responsibilities include measuring and reverse-engineering parts, creating SolidWorks 3D models, visiting customer sites for measurements, maintaining

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree) or equivalent.
• Strong experience using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
• Confident reading legacy 2D drawings and briefs
• Background in mechanical design for machinery, automation, or manufacturing
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Lean principles
• Basic materials knowledge (steel; copper/alloys advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and organisation

Responsibilities

• Measure, interpret, and reverse-engineer existing (and sometimes damaged) machine parts and assemblies
• Create accurate 3D models using SolidWorks
• Carry out occasional customer site visits for measurements and technical assessments
• Maintain standard parts within CAD and MRP systems
• Raise purchase orders for materials and components
• Design special purpose jigs, fixtures, machine automation, and mechanical components
• Produce BOMs and maintain accurate project documentation through to completion
• Support manufacturing, build, and commissioning activities

Skills

3D CAD

Attention to detail

Legacy drawings interpretation

Lean principles

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are working with a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and build of special purpose machinery and automation systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering the full design lifecycle, from reverse engineering existing components through to developing new machinery, jigs, fixtures, and automation solutions.

The Role

• Measure, interpret, and reverse-engineer existing (and sometimes damaged) machine parts and assemblies
• Create accurate 3D models using SolidWorks
• Carry out occasional customer site visits for measurements and technical assessments
• Maintain standard parts within CAD and MRP systems
• Raise purchase orders for materials and components
• Design special purpose jigs, fixtures, machine automation, and mechanical components
• Produce BOMs and maintain accurate project documentation through to completion
• Support manufacturing, build, and commissioning activities

About You

• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree)
• Strong experience using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
• Confident working from legacy 2D drawings and limited briefs
• Background in mechanical design within machinery, automation, or manufacturing
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Lean principles
• Basic materials knowledge (steels essential; copper/alloys advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills

Desirable Experience

• Special purpose machinery, automation, or fixturing
• Sheet metal and welded fabrication design
• Working within manufacturing or quality-driven environments
• Hands-on, practical engineering approach

What’s on Offer

• Early Friday finish (2pm)
• Opportunity to work on full lifecycle engineering projects
• Varied and technically interesting design work
• Growing and stable engineering environment