Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Loyalty bonus

Training and development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer / Design Draughtsperson for a Hands-on role in Worksop. You will produce 3D models, GA drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings for bespoke material handling and steelwork projects, with occasional UK site surveys.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in design/draughting, strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills, and experience with 3D fabrication drawings. Travel and a UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' design/draughting experience in heavy industry or steel fabrication.
• Experience in material handling, heavy industry, steel fabrication or similar.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills.
• Experience producing 3D fabrication/manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with point clouds, laser scanning or Navisworks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D models, GA and manufacturing drawings.
• Designing conveyors, chutes, hoppers, silos, ductwork, platforms and steelwork.
• Developing designs into detailed fabrication drawings.
• Carrying out site surveys and working with point clouds/scanned data.
• Reviewing and implementing design changes.
• Producing sheet metal developments and DXF files.
• Working with third–party CAD models and different file formats.
• Supporting tender designs and fabrication teams.
• Mentoring apprentices when required.

Skills

Design/draughting experience

AutoCAD 2D/3D

3D modelling

Independent workload management

Driving licence & travel

Tools

Tekla

Advance Steel

Job description

Design Engineer / Design Draughtsperson

Worksop

GBP35,000 – GBP45,000 DOE
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Company

Our client is an established engineering business specialising in material handling, mechanical engineering and structural steelwork.

They design, manufacture and install bespoke equipment including conveyors, chutes, hoppers, silos, ductwork, platforms and structural steelwork.

Due to changes within the design team, they are looking for an experienced Design Engineer / Design Draughtsperson to join the team.

The Role

A hands–on design role, with around 90% of your time focused on 3D CAD and drawing work.

You'll produce 3D models, GA drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings for bespoke material handling and steelwork projects, working closely with the Projects and Fabrication teams.

There will also be occasional UK site surveys to gather information for new and existing projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing 3D models, GA and manufacturing drawings.
• Designing conveyors, chutes, hoppers, silos, ductwork, platforms and steelwork.
• Developing designs into detailed fabrication drawings.
• Carrying out site surveys and working with point clouds/scanned data.
• Reviewing and implementing design changes.
• Producing sheet metal developments and DXF files.
• Working with third–party CAD models and different file formats.
• Supporting tender designs and fabrication teams.
• Mentoring apprentices when required.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' design/draughting experience.
• Experience in material handling, heavy industry, steel fabrication or similar.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills.
• Experience producing 3D fabrication/manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with Tekla or Advance Steel highly desirable.
• Good understanding of fabrication and practical design.
• Experience with point clouds, laser scanning or Navisworks advantageous.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel occasionally.

The Package

• GBP35,000 – GBP45,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Loyalty bonus
• Training and development
• Progression opportunities

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation