Mechanical Design Engineer

Engage Recruitment Ltd; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking a talented Design Engineer to be responsible for delivering high-quality structural and civil design packages. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, and be proficient in AutoCAD and FEA tools. You will manage project drawings, calculate costs, and liaise with teams to ensure technical accuracy and compliance. This role is based in Thurnscoe, United Kingdom and requires a strong customer focus and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD software is essential.
• Must be proficient in FEA tools.
• Chartered or actively working toward chartership is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed and compliant drawings for projects.
• Main technical advisor for construction and tank installation.
• Calculate costs and check feasibility of product manufacture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

3D CAD software

FEA tools

Ability to work in a team

Education

BEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or actively working toward chartership (ICE, IStructE)

Tools

AutoCAD (2D & 3D)

Inventor

Job description

Design Engineer

Glasgow City Centre

Are you a talented and motivated Design Engineer, looking to join a dynamic manufacturing company. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural and civil design packages that meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and our internal standards. You will play a key role in project delivery, from concept to installation, ensuring technical accuracy, safety, and commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings, ensuring drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols e.g. General Arrangements; sheet projection/CNC drawings., access steelwork, and roof structure drawings for each assigned project using AutoCAD (2D & 3D).
• Maintain control of the drawings through Vault for each assigned project, liaising with Sales and Contracts departments as required.
• Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product
• Production of Manufacturing lists for each assigned project.
• Liaise with contracts managers and site personnel to advise on construction/tank installation technicalities

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered or actively working toward chartership (ICE, IStructE)
• Proficient in FEA tools
• Experience with 3D CAD software (preferably Inventor)

Technical Knowledge

• Work in a design team, working on detailed designs.
• Experience with CAD systems
• Working to tight deadlines
• Dealing with customers
• Attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Mature and customer focused attitude (able to handle difficult discussions and customer complaints) is essential.
• A belief in the fact that customers are revenue & everything else is overhead is essential.
• Able to perform in an environment where accountability and ownership represent Core Values is essential.
• Excited by change and driven to be part of a successful team is desirable