Design Engineer - Autodesk Inventor

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in Watton. The ideal candidate should have a degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering and proven mechanical design engineering experience. Responsibilities include designing hazardous area heaters and collaborating with Project Managers. The position offers a hybrid working model, salary between £30,000 and £40,000 per year, and several benefits including a pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Early finish on Fridays

Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD software is essential.
• Attention to detail and understanding of engineering documentation standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Design hazardous area heaters and produce 3D models.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs meet certification standards and client specifications.
• Work with Project Managers to provide design support.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong skills in Autodesk Inventor

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Design Engineer - Watton | £30,000 - £35,000 per year

Please note: This position requires applicants to be local residents, as the company is unable to provide sponsorship.

Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Design Engineer to join a long-standing engineering client in Watton. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical design experience, particularly using Autodesk Inventor.

What You’ll Do

• Design hazardous area heaters, producing 3D models, calculations, and full documentation
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure all designs meet certification standards and client specifications
• Work with Project Managers to provide design support and updates
• Liaise with subcontractors and vendors to ensure technical accuracy

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven mechanical design engineering experience
• Strong skills in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of engineering documentation and standards

Why Join

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per year
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home (after probation)
• Benefits Include:
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking

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