Mechanical Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components and systems in Sandwell. This full-time, on-site position involves creating detailed CAD models, managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate has experience in sheet metal and proficiency in CAD software such as CREO. Benefits include a competitive salary, 23 days holiday, and life insurance.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £36k

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4 × salary)

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with sheet metal in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of BOM creation and management.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably CREO.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in the West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Produce detailed CAD models and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience working with sheet metal in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of BOM creation and management

Proficiency in CAD software

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Tools

CREO

Job description

A global manufacturer based in the West Midlands is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position where you'll be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and systems that support their production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Producing detailed CAD models and technical drawings (CREO preferred, but open to other CAD software).
• Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure designs meet performance and compliance standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with sheet metal in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of BOM creation and management.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO experience advantageous, but not essential).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time in the West Midlands.
• Background in HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems would be beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Basic salary up to £36k
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance (4 × salary)