Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a role based in Burton upon Trent, with travel to client sites. The position involves designing large-scale fabrications, pipework, and equipment from conception to completion, using Inventor and iLogic for CAD work.

You will generate 2D/3D drawings, General Arrangements, and fabrication details, with a requirement for mechanical design experience in heavy engineering or related sectors. Hybrid working is possible.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong 2D and 3D CAD capabilities and be able to produce General Arrangement and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with metal fabrications/structural steelwork is valued.
• Proven track record in mechanical design environments and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings.
• Produce General Arrangement and fabrication detail drawings.
• Layout pipework and manufacturing drawings for fabrication.
• Coordinate designs for installation by contractors and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

2D & 3D CAD proficiency

Fabrication detailing

Project coordination

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Inventor iLogic

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent.

The client is a market–leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace.

Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment.

Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion.

The main duties will include:

• 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings
• General Arrangement drawings
• Fabrication details drawings
• Pipework layouts and manufacturing drawings

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of working within a mechanical design environment, ideally on large plant or machinery or metal fabrications/structural steelwork. They must also be qualified to a minimum of HNC in a relevant discipline although a degree is preferred and have experience of using Inventor iLogic and both 2D and 3D CAD.

In addition to this experience, it is essential that applicants have been involved in the production of metal fabrication drawings and some, if not all of the following:–

• The design and detailing of mechanical engineering products / projects
• Conceptual Designs
• General Arraignments and Layouts
• Fabrication Drawings
• Pipework layouts and details
• Compliance with international standards
• Coordination drawings for installation civil engineering contractors

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly well–established company with excellent future prospects for the right candidates and the possibility for hybrid working