Mechanical Design Engineer

Air Handlers; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Handlers Ltd in Greater Manchester is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to turn technical specs into finished products. You will produce approval and fabrication drawings, select components and coordinate with production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and easy to manufacture.

Using AutoCAD or SolidWorks, you will create general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings, work with suppliers and customers, and support prototypes and site surveys as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment, components and assemblies using AutoCAD or SolidWorks, producing general arrangement, client approval and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare drawings for sheet metal, aluminium, panel and assembly production, and support prototype design and builds.
• Use supplier software to select suitable equipment and components, liaising with customers, suppliers and sales teams to clarify specifications.
• Work with electrical, controls and production teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacture and consistent product quality.
• Coordinate with logistics on delivery requirements and safe product lifting and transportation.
• Support after-sales and site teams with surveys, measurements and drawings for additional or modified parts.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and legislation, and attending project handover meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fabrication drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

Customer liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Position

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Greater Manchester

Salary

£30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract

Full-time, permanent

About Air Handlers Ltd

Air Handlers Ltd designs and manufactures bespoke and modular air handling units for commercial and industrial applications.

Combining mechanical design expertise with in-house manufacturing, the business creates equipment tailored to individual project requirements. This opportunity will see you working closely with customers, suppliers and production teams to turn technical specifications into finished products.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll produce approval and fabrication drawings, ensuring products are fit for purpose, straightforward to manufacture and designed to meet customer specifications.

You’ll contribute throughout the design and production process, from selecting components and supporting prototype builds to coordinating manufacturing and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing equipment, components and assemblies using AutoCAD or SolidWorks, producing general arrangement, client approval and detailed manufacturing drawings.


• Preparing drawings for sheet metal, aluminium, panel and assembly production, and supporting prototype design and builds.


• Using supplier software to select suitable equipment and components, liaising with customers, suppliers and sales teams to clarify specifications.


• Working with electrical, controls and production teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacture and consistent product quality.


• Coordinating with logistics on delivery requirements and safe product lifting and transportation.


• Supporting after-sales and site teams with surveys, measurements and drawings for additional or modified parts.


• Ensuring designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and legislation, and attending project handover meetings.

About You

You’ll bring a practical approach to mechanical design, strong attention to detail and the ability to translate technical requirements into clear, accurate drawings.

Skills and Experience

These skills and experience will ideally include:

• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks for mechanical design.


• The ability to produce detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.


• An understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.


• Confidence interpreting specifications and selecting suitable components.


• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.


• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departments.


• An appreciation of manufacturability, product quality and safe handling.

Experience with air handling units, HVAC equipment, prototype development or site surveys would be advantageous.

No agencies please

No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include

Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Designer, CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, HVAC Design Engineer, AHU Design Engineer, SolidWorks Designer, AutoCAD Technician, Sheet Metal Designer