Mechanical Design Engineer

James Kirby associates Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Early finish Friday

Job summary

James Kirby associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer near Coventry to join its engineering team. You will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies from concept to manufacture.

The role focuses on creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks, updating legacy designs, and supporting bespoke customer requirements and new product development. Excellent hands-on CAD capability, strong tolerance and manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to take

Qualifications

• Strong CAD modelling and drawing interpretation.
• Experience turning concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Ability to update and modernise legacy drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Review and update existing engineering drawings.
• Develop designs from concept to detailed design and manufacture.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods.
• Support customer-specific design projects and product development.
• Identify improvements to existing designs and products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpretation of engineering drawings

Manufacturing awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

• £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• Days Monday- Friday (1pm finish Friday)

We are working with an established engineering manufacturer on the outskirts of Coventry area that is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team.

Mechanical Design Engineer- The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, products and assemblies from initial concept through to manufacture.

A key part of the role will involve working with an established portfolio of engineering drawings and product information, including reviewing and modernising legacy designs and developing accurate 3D CAD models and manufacturing documentation.

You will also contribute to bespoke customer requirements, existing product improvements and new product development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks (All CAD experience considered)
• Reviewing, updating and modernising existing and legacy engineering drawings
• Converting existing designs and technical information into accurate 3D CAD models
• Designing mechanical components, products and assemblies
• Supporting specialist, bespoke and customer-specific design projects
• Taking designs from initial concept and specification through to detailed design and manufacture
• Producing and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials
• Creating detailed manufacturing drawings including dimensions, tolerances and engineering specifications
• Selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing methods
• Supporting engineering changes and modifications to existing products
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing designs and products

Mechanical Design Engineer- About You

We are looking for a genuinely hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who is highly competent with CAD and comfortable taking ownership of detailed design work.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Development Engineer or similar
• Strong practical experience using SolidWorks or other CAD software
• Excellent 3D modelling and 2D engineering drawing skills
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings for manufacture
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies
• A good understanding of tolerances, fits and engineering drawing standards
• Knowledge of materials, machining and manufacturing processes
• The ability to interpret existing engineering drawings and technical information

Mechanical Design Engineer Desirable Experience

Experience within the automotive sector or a related mechanical engineering environment would be particularly advantageous.

Relevant backgrounds could include:

• Rotating products or mechanical equipment
• Complex mechanical assemblies
• Mechanically driven products and systems
• Precision engineered or manufactured components
• Product development within a manufacturing environment

Experience designing mechanical products, components or systems for automation, autonomous systems or advanced mobility applications would also be highly advantageous.

The business sees significant future opportunity within these developing markets and has also begun exploring applications within the electric vehicle sector, so previous exposure to EV-related products or technologies would be beneficial.

Candidates from other relevant mechanical engineering backgrounds will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong hands-on CAD and mechanical design capability.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• 33 days holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Days monday - thursday 8am-4:30pm Friday early 1pm finish