Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Junior Mechanical Draughtsperson to join our client on a permanent basis. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, you will provide design and drafting support to the engineering team.

You will produce manufacturing drawings, prepare 3D models in Creo/SolidWorks and 2D AutoCAD drawings, ensure CAD standards, and assist in designing cost-effective solutions. Some UK and overseas travel may be required; full product training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Creo, MicroStation and/or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication and finishing.
• Experience working with fluid dynamics and/or acoustics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings for manufacturing release.
• Prepare 3D Creo / SolidWorks and 2D AutoCAD models and drawings to budgeted hours.
• Ensure drawings conform to CAD standards and procedures.
• Assist in product design to meet customer requirements while minimizing cost.
• Coordinate outsourced CAD drawing work with overseas offices.
• Liaise with UK and overseas supply chains on drawing queries for live projects.
• Create manufacturing drawings from 3D models for release to production.
• Travel may be required to UK and overseas destinations.

Skills

Drafting

CAD standards

3D modeling

Manufacturing liaison

Travel readiness

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

We are currently looking for a Junior Mechanical Draughtsperson to join one of our clients on a permanent basis

The company is a worldwide designer, manufacturer of specialist engineering equipment used in a wide range of applications including oil and gas, power generation and petrochemical ad this is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and successful organisation.

Based in their purpose built premises in Hinckley, Leicestershire, the role will involve the provision of design and drafting support for the engineering team. The main duties will include the following: –

• Producing engineering drawings to be used in the manufacturing phase.
• Preparation of 3D Creo / SolidWorks and 2D AutoCAD models, and drawing generation to the budgeted hours.
• Ensuring all drawings produced adhere to the Company s CAD standards and procedures.
• Assisting in product design efforts to meet specific customer requirements whilst also ensuring lowest cost functional design.
• Managing the outsourced CAD drawing process with the company s other engineering and design offices based overseas.
• Liaising with the supply chain in the UK and overseas on drawing related queries relating to live projects.
• Creating manufacturing drawings from 3D models for release to production at the nominated supplier.
• Liaising with the UK team on drawing queries from the supplier and work with overseas team on any projects which are outsourced via that route.

The successful applicant will be qualified to a minimum of HNC in a Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline, and have some experience in in a drafting role using AutoCAD, Creo, MicroStation and/or SolidWorks. They will also have an understanding of manufacturing processes, including light/medium gauge fabrication, paint / finishing with experience of producing associated drawings that meet both Company standards and customer requirements. Previous experience of working with fluid dynamics and/or acoustics would be an advantage but is not essential.

As our client operates in a relatively niche market they offer full product training and progression from basic draughting to experienced Engineer

The role may involve some UK and overseas travel and so candidates must be flexible with regards to travel.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leader in their field with superb possibilities for progression and development within the organisation. In return the client offers an excellent renumeration package