Hands-On AutoCAD Design Engineer DFM DFA Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hands-on design

2D drafting

3D modelling

DFM (Design for Manufacture)

DFA (Design for Assembly)

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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.