Manufacturing Design Engineer

CRC Evans; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Evans, based in Burnley, is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join the engineering and production teams.

You will model standard and project equipment in SolidWorks, produce detailed manufacturing drawings to BS 8888, and manage EBOMs/MBOMs while implementing practical improvements to manufacturability.

Collaborating with Workshop Technicians and cross‑functional teams, you will support engineering changes and maintain documentation across the 3DEXPERIENCE PDM system.

Qualifications

• Engineering based degree or equivalent HNC/HND 2:2 or above.
• Strong SolidWorks modelling, assembly and drawing skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret and produce manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production and Workshop teams.
• Able to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain 3D CAD models of standard and project-specific equipment using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with BS 8888.
• Produce, maintain and revise Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs) and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs).
• Identify opportunities to improve existing equipment through practical engineering modifications.
• Implement minor mechanical design improvements to improve manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and assembly efficiency.
• Assist in reducing production downtime through engineering improvements.
• Review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Maintain configuration integrity between CAD models, drawings, BOMs and manufactured equipment.
• Support the ongoing implementation and administration of the Company's 3DEXPERIENCE PDM system.
• Work closely with Workshop Technicians throughout equipment manufacture and refurbishment.
• Respond to workshop engineering queries and implement agreed design improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance documentation and engineering support for production equipment.

Skills

SolidWorks

BOMs

Manufacturing processes

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent HNC/HND 2:2 or above

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE PDM

Job description

CRC Evans is a global leader in welding, coating and construction services for the energy and wider infrastructure sectors. For over 90 years, we have supported the world’s most complex and demanding projects — delivering performance, precision and partnership at scale.

Today, CRC Evans is evolving. As the global energy landscape shifts, we are actively repositioning our brand, diversifying into new markets, and strengthening how we show up to customers across the world. Our ambition is clear: to be the preferred partner for both traditional energy and the next generation of infrastructure and renewables projects.

About the role

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing & Production Engineer, the Manufacturing Design Engineer will be based in the Burnley office.

This role is particularly well suited to candidates with:

• Experience using 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) for modelling, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience supporting manufacturing or workshop environments.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication techniques and mechanical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Configure and maintain 3D CAD models of standard and project-specific equipment using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with BS 8888.
• Produce, maintain and revise Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOMs) and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs).
• Identify opportunities to improve existing equipment through practical engineering modifications.
• Implement minor mechanical design improvements to improve manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and assembly efficiency.
• Assist in reducing production downtime through engineering improvements.
• Review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Maintain configuration integrity between CAD models, drawings, BOMs and manufactured equipment.
• Support the ongoing implementation and administration of the Company's 3DEXPERIENCE PDM system.

Workshop & Production Support

• Work closely with Workshop Technicians throughout equipment manufacture and refurbishment.
• Respond to workshop engineering queries and implement agreed design improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance documentation and engineering support for production equipment.

Job specific education required:

• Engineering based Degree or equivalent HNC/HND 2:2 or above

Skills and knowledge required:

• Strong SolidWorks modelling, assembly and drawing skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret and produce manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production and Workshop teams.
• Able to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.