Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A global manufacturer in the West Midlands is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop sheet metal components and support production processes. This full-time, on-site role involves creating CAD models, managing Bills of Materials, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will hold experience in a manufacturing setting with strong knowledge in CAD software and problem-solving abilities. Join a thriving company offering competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £36k

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4 x salary)

Pension (6% employer, 4% employee)

Early finish on Fridays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on sheet metal.
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) processes.
• Experience with CAD software; CREO preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal components for manufacturing.
• Maintain and create Bills of Materials for production.
• Produce detailed CAD models and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.

Skills

Experience with sheet metal

BOM creation and management

Proficiency in CAD software

Problem-solving skills

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 x salary)
• Pension (6% employer, 4% employee)
• Early finish on a Friday
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company

If you're passionate about mechanical design and eager to make an impact in a thriving manufacturing company, please do not hesitate to apply.