Design Engineer

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company based in Southampton is looking for a Design Engineer. The successful candidate will produce detailed manufacturing drawings and assist with BIM transitions. Key skills include experience in Autodesk Inventor and a background in mechanical design. This position offers a competitive salary between £45K and £48K, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical or product design.
• Experience in construction is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create assemblies and BOMs for polymer pipe systems.
• Assist with Revit model updates and general arrangement drawings.
• Liaise with project teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

Design engineering

Autodesk Inventor

BIM coordination

Revit

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

DesignEngineer

We have an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to joina thriving engineering companybased in Southampton

Introduction

The primary role of the Design Engineer will focus primarily 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 theirtechnical skills in a practical, engineering-led manufacturing environment with the opportunity to develop BIM expertise.

Autodesk Inventor experience preferable, howeversimilar 3D CAD softwarewill 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