Mechanical Design Engineer

JobsTrackR; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to drive concepts through to manufacture on bespoke projects, applying strong 3D design skills with Autodesk Inventor to create robust, manufacturable solutions for fabricated, sheet metal, and structural steel products.

This hands-on role requires ownership of designs across the lifecycle, producing detailed drawings, BOMs and tolerancing, and liaising with production to ensure feasible implementation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD and design for fabrication.
• Experience designing fabricated steel, sheet metal, and structural steel products.
• Ability to create manufacturing drawings and GD&T/tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fabricated, sheet metal, and steel products for manufacture.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Manage projects from concept through completion and production release.
• Liaise with shop floor and manufacturing teams to ensure feasible production.

Skills

3D design experience

Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD

Sheet metal fabrication

Structural steel design

GD&T/tolerancing

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on a wide variety of bespoke engineering projects from concept through to manufacture?

We are seeking a talented engineer with strong 3D design experience to join a growing engineering team designing fabricated, sheet metal, and structural steel products. This is a hands‑on role where you'll take ownership of designs throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are not only innovative but practical and manufacturable.

Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop fabricated, sheet metal, and steel products for manufacture
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Manage projects from initial concept through to completion and production release.
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will liaise closely with the shop floor and manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be efficiently produced and assembled.
• Resolve design and manufacturing challenges through effective communication and practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Assist with prototyping, testing, and continuous product improvement activities.
• Support project documentation and engineering change processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position.
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will need a strong proficiency using Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software.
• Experience designing fabricated steel, sheet metal, and structural steel products.
• Ability to create detailed manufacturing drawings and understand GD&T/tolerancing principles.
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will need excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with production and shop floor personnel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience carrying out or supporting Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally need a good understanding of engineering tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly techniques.