Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Sutton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible start/finish (8.25 hours)

Friday finish 12:00

Paid overtime

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bupa private healthcare

Life assurance and enhanced sick pay

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Sutton to develop detailed sheet metal enclosures and assemblies, mainly using 2D AutoCAD with occasional 3D work. You will collaborate with design and production teams to deliver bespoke fabricated assemblies for electrical systems.

The role emphasizes CAD focus, manufacturing drawing proficiency, and effective liaison with production. A proactive team player with strong communication will fit well in this hands-on, in-house design

Qualifications

• Proven experience using AutoCAD (essential).
• Background in engineering design for manufacture.
• Experience designing sheet metal fabricated assemblies (highly beneficial).
• Team–focused mindset with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD manufacturing drawings for sheet metal enclosures and assemblies.
• Design sheet metal cabinets, enclosures and general assemblies for electrical systems.
• Liaise with production and shopfloor teams to resolve manufacturing queries.
• Attend design and project meetings and support procurement.
• Work primarily in 2D with some 3D tasks as needed.

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

Engineering design for manufacture

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Sutton in Ashfield

Salary: GBP32,000 GBP40,000 (DOE)

Early Finish Friday I Overtime Paid Private Healthcare Long Term Stability

The Company

Our client is the largest privately owned UK manufacture supplying bespoke sheet metal equipment into sectors such as data centres and hospitals. As the largest privately owned businesses in their field they do all design, manufacturing and installation in house across multiple UK sites.

The business has seen sustained growth and an extremely busy order book. As a result, they are looking to expand their engineering team and are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team as soon as possible.

The Role

This is a highly CAD focused Mechanical Design Engineer role, working closely in design and production teams to deliver bespoke fabricated assemblies.

You will receive initial layout information and be responsible for developing detailed manufacturing designs for sheet‑metal enclosures and assemblies used within electrical systems.

• Producing detailed 2D AutoCAD manufacturing drawings.
• Designing sheet metal cabinets, enclosures, and general assemblies.
• Liaising with production and shopfloor teams to resolve manufacturing queries.
• Attending design and project meetings.
• Supporting procurement.

This role is primarily AutoCAD 2D focused, with occasional 3D work.

Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Mechanical design engineer role, you will need:

• Proven experience using AutoCAD (essential).
• Background in engineering design for manufacture.
• Experience designing sheet metal fabricated assemblies (highly beneficial)
• A team–focused mindset with good communication skills

Industry experience is not essential. Full on the job training will be provided.

The Benefits

For this Mechanical design engineer role, the following benefits are on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible start/finish (8.25 hours)
• Friday 12:00 finish.
• Paid overtime (regularly available)
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bupa private healthcare
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay scheme

If you re an AutoCAD focused Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a design led role, long–term stability, and a shorter working week, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

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