Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Wolverhampton; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wolverhampton to join a hands-on engineering team. You will be involved from concept through to manufacture, delivering innovative designs and BOMs while supporting customers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will use 2D/3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS), perform stress analysis, and contribute to new product development and continuous improvement on varied projects in a dedicated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD experience, ideally SOLIDWORKS.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing, heavy engineering, machinery or related sectors.
• Experience designing fabricated steel structures or heavy engineering products is advantageous.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs according to customer specifications.
• Produce 2D and 3D SOLIDWORKS drawings and BOMs.
• Perform SEA, stress calculations and design validation.
• Provide technical support to sales, procurement and manufacturing.
• Contribute to product development and continuous improvement.

Skills

2D CAD design

3D CAD design

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life? Do you thrive in a hands-on engineering environment where you'll be involved from concept through to manufacture? We are recruiting for a well-established engineering manufacturer in the Wolverhampton area who is looking to add an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects, supporting customers from initial specification through to successful delivery.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will be responsible for producing innovative design solutions, creating detailed engineering drawings and Bills of Materials, and supporting projects throughout the manufacturing process. You'll also contribute to new product development and the ongoing improvement of existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs according to customer specifications.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings using SOLIDWORKS.
• Undertake and review Structural Engineering Analysis (SEA), stress calculations and design validation activities to ensure designs meet performance and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide technical support to sales, procurement and manufacturing teams.
• Support products through build, testing and completion.
• Contribute to product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

About You

• HNC qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD design experience, ideally with SOLIDWORKS.
• 5 years minimum experience working within manufacturing, heavy engineering, machinery, vehicles or related sectors.
• Experience designing fabricated steel structures, commercial vehicles, lifting equipment, material handling equipment or other heavy engineering products would be highly advantageous.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 35-hour working week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Stable, growing engineering business
• Varied and technically interesting projects