Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Security clearance eligibility

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop manufacturable solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for bespoke steel structures.

You will own 3D modelling, generate drawings and BOMs, and apply DFM throughout projects from concept to manufacture.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with designing fabricated steel products.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault.
• Knowledge of BS8888 standards and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects.
• Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies.
• Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards.
• Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Steel fabrication experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Design for manufacture knowledge

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Vault

Job description

Autodesk Inventor Steel Fabrication Design for Manufacture

Salary: Competitive Salary

Location: Bolton

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing fabricated steel products and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor?

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering specialist bespoke products for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, taking ownership of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings and design:for:manufacture solutions.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Working closely with manufacturing, project, production and analysis teams, you will ensure designs are practical, compliant and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
• Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings
• Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects
• Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies
• Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards
• Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance
• Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions

What Were Looking For

• HND/HNC or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent
• industry experience
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
• Background in steel fabrication, sheet metal or heavy engineering design
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including press brake and fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and BS8888 standards
• Understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure modes
• Strong communication and problem:solving skills

Desirable Skills

• Welding knowledge and fabrication methods
• iLogic or VB programming experience

Why Join our client?

• Work on bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive design work
• Opportunity to influence products from concept through manufacture
• Exposure to R and D and product development activities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance

Keywords

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