Hands-On Design Engineer – CAD, FEA & Structures

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd in Norwich is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to take ownership of concepts through to detailed designs. You will create 2D/3D CAD models, perform calculations and FEA, and produce technical documentation for mechanical and structural projects.

The role emphasizes full design ownership, collaboration with project teams, customers and suppliers, and ensuring designs translate into fabrication and manufacture. Salary up to £36,000 and Norwich location.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical design background with end-to-end project delivery.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or similar.
• HND, degree or equivalent engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Developing concepts into detailed engineering solutions.
• Producing mechanical and structural designs.
• Creating 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Completing engineering calculations and FEA.
• Producing technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Supporting and presenting design reviews.
• Working with customers, suppliers and project teams.
• Managing your own design workload against project deadlines.
• Supporting less experienced engineers where required.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

FEA

ANSYS

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Fabrication knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

HND

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Mathcad

FEA

Job description

Elev8 Recruitment Ltd in Norwich is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to take ownership of concepts through to detailed designs. You will create 2D/3D CAD models, perform calculations and FEA, and produce technical documentation for mechanical and structural projects.

The role emphasizes full design ownership, collaboration with project teams, customers and suppliers, and ensuring designs translate into fabrication and manufacture. Salary up to £36,000 and Norwich location.