Design Engineer

LF Legal Translation Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Southampton seeks a Design Engineer to design and prepare detailed manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor. The role involves producing 3D models and assisting in BIM environments with Revit. Ideal candidates have a background in mechanical design, preferably with experience in Autodesk Inventor and Revit. The position offers a competitive salary of £45K - £48K and benefits including a pension scheme and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or product design with construction experience.
• Experience with Revit.
• Ability to apply technical skills in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Create assemblies and BOMs for polymer pipe systems.
• Support Revit model updates and coordination.
• Assist in preparation of general arrangement drawings.
• Review and interpret client drawings and specifications.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

3D CAD software

Mechanical design

Product design

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer – We have an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a thriving engineering company based in Southampton.

Introduction

The primary role of the Design Engineer will focus on designing and preparing detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, while also supporting the transition of design information into BIM environments using Revit and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models, fabrication details, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create assemblies and bills of materials (BOMs) for polymer pipe systems and fabricated components.
• Ensure all drawings meet the site\'s manufacturing standards and are production ready.
• Support the BIM Manager with Revit model updates and coordination.
• Assist in the preparation of general arrangement drawings and layout plans.
• Review and interpret client drawings, specifications and 3D models.
• Contribute to Navisworks coordination and clash detection when required.
• Liaise with project engineers, workshop teams, and site staff to resolve design issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers, templates, and revision control.

Ideal Experience

• A solid background in mechanical or product design with construction experience
• Revit experience
• Someone keen to apply their technical skills in a practical, engineering-led manufacturing environment with the opportunity to develop BIM expertise.
• Autodesk Inventor experience preferable, however similar 3D CAD software will also be considered.

Salary

£45K - £48K

Hours

Days with early finish on Fridays

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities