Design Engineer - 3D CAD, FEA/CFD, Flexible Hours

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the engineering sector is looking for a Design Engineer to join an established engineering department in Kidderminster. The role involves creating cost-effective designs, managing projects from sales handover to delivery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background including an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Benefits include company bonuses and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life insurance (death in service)

23 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent grade C) in Maths & English.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• AutoCAD experience essential.
• SolidWorks & 3D Modelling proficiency.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping, and materials essential.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create cost‑effective designs through standardization of components.
• Produce General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings, and Technical Specifications.
• Manage projects/contracts from Sales hand‑over to delivery.
• Organise and prepare all engineering documentation as required by the contract.

Skills

Maths & English (GCSE Grade 5)

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

AutoCAD experience

SolidWorks & 3D Modelling

Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping, and materials

Experience in the Oil & Gas industry

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in the engineering sector is looking for a Design Engineer to join an established engineering department in Kidderminster. The role involves creating cost-effective designs, managing projects from sales handover to delivery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background including an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Benefits include company bonuses and flexible working hours.