Design Engineer

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd in Norwich is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to take ownership of concepts through to detailed designs. You will create 2D/3D CAD models, perform calculations and FEA, and produce technical documentation for mechanical and structural projects.

The role emphasizes full design ownership, collaboration with project teams, customers and suppliers, and ensuring designs translate into fabrication and manufacture. Salary up to £36,000 and Norwich location.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical design background with end-to-end project delivery.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or similar.
• HND, degree or equivalent engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Developing concepts into detailed engineering solutions.
• Producing mechanical and structural designs.
• Creating 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Completing engineering calculations and FEA.
• Producing technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Supporting and presenting design reviews.
• Working with customers, suppliers and project teams.
• Managing your own design workload against project deadlines.
• Supporting less experienced engineers where required.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

FEA

ANSYS

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

HND

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Mathcad

FEA

Job description

Design Engineer

Norwich | Up to £36,000

If you’re a Design Engineer who wants more ownership than simply producing drawings, this could be a good move.

You’ll be joining an engineering team where you can take projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery, working across mechanical and structural engineering projects.

The Role

This is a hands‑on design position with responsibility for your own engineering work.

You’ll be involved throughout the design process, developing practical engineering solutions while working alongside project teams, customers and suppliers.

There’s a good mix of CAD, calculations, technical problem‑solving and project involvement, rather than being limited to one part of the design process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing concepts into detailed engineering solutions
• Producing mechanical and structural designs
• Creating 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings
• Completing engineering calculations and FEA
• Producing technical and manufacturing documentation
• Supporting and presenting design reviews
• Working with customers, suppliers and project teams
• Managing your own design workload against project deadlines
• Supporting less experienced engineers where required

What They’re Looking For

You’ll need a solid mechanical design background with experience taking designs from concept into detailed engineering.

You should be comfortable using 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, and understand how designs translate into fabrication and manufacture.

Experience with FEA, ANSYS, Mathcad or AutoCAD would be useful.

They’re also interested in experience around structural engineering, lifting equipment, pressure vessels, offshore or subsea projects, but you don’t need to have worked across all of these areas.

An HND, degree or equivalent engineering background would suit the role.

Salary: Up to £36,000

Location: Norwich