Design Engineer (AutoCAD) in Leicester

Energy Jobline ZR; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer in Leicester to take designs from concept through to manufacture and installation. You will produce GA and fabrication drawings, predominantly 2D with some 3D modelling, and apply DFM/DFA to ensure practical, cost-effective production.

The role requires strong AutoCAD capability, experience in mechanical manufacturing, and the ability to translate requirements into manufacturable designs.

Formación

• Hands-on design engineering experience in a mechanical/manufacturing environment.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and ability to produce GA and fabrication drawings.
• Experience applying DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• Ability to turn engineering requirements into manufacturable designs.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Producing detailed GA, layout and fabrication drawings.
• Creating predominantly 2D drawings using AutoCAD, with 3D modelling where required (≈30%).
• Applying DFM and DFA principles to ensure practical, cost-effective manufacture and install.
• Working closely with fabrication teams, suppliers, project managers and commissioning engineers.
• Attending site surveys and taking measurements for design accuracy.
• Reviewing and updating drawings based on customer and internal feedback.
• Maintaining drawing registers, revision histories and document control.

Conocimientos

Hands-on design

2D drafting

3D modelling

DFM (Design for Manufacture)

DFA (Design for Assembly)

Educación

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionDesign Engineer

Location: Leicester Salary: £47k

Are you a hands-on Design Engineer with strong AutoCAD skills and practical experience in Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)? We are looking for a practical, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys taking designs from concept through to manufacture and installation. You will play a key role in producing engineering drawings and developing 2D and 3D designs that are suitable for real-world fabrication and assembly. Importantly, we need someone with genuine, hands‑on design experience - not simply someone who can operate CAD software.

The Role

• Producing detailed general arrangement (GA), layout and fabrication drawings.
• Creating predominantly 2D drawings using AutoCAD, with 3D modelling where required (approximately 30% of the workload).
• Applying DFM and DFA principles to ensure designs are practical, efficient and cost-effective to manufacture and install.
• Working closely with fabrication teams, suppliers, project managers and commissioning engineers.
• Attending site surveys and carrying out measurements to ensure design accuracy.
• Reviewing and updating drawings based on customer and internal feedback.
• Maintaining drawing registers, revision histories and document control.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering, health and safety and quality standards.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Proven hands‑on Design Engineer experience within a mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Strong 2D AutoCAD skills and experience producing detailed engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Practical experience applying DFM (Design for Manufacture) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• A good understanding of fabrication processes, materials, assembly methods and installation requirements.
• The ability to turn engineering requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
• An HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.

What We're Really Looking For

Someone who understands engineering beyond the screen. You should understand how designs are manufactured, fabricated, assembled and installed, with a practical mindset, strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge and improve designs where necessary.

Essential

• Hands‑on AutoCAD design experience, alongside demonstrable practical knowledge of DFM and DFA.