Mechanical Design Engineer — CAD for Custom HVAC Solutions

Air Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Handlers Ltd designs and manufactures bespoke and modular air handling units for commercial and industrial applications. A Mechanical Design Engineer will produce approval and fabrication drawings, ensuring products are fit for purpose and straightforward to manufacture.

You will contribute across the design and production process, from selecting components and supporting prototype builds to coordinating manufacturing and delivery requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks for mechanical design.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Confidence interpreting specifications and selecting suitable components.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Clear communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departments.
• An appreciation of manufacturability, product quality and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment, components and assemblies using AutoCAD or SolidWorks, producing general arrangement, client approval and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare drawings for sheet metal, aluminium, panel and assembly production, and supporting prototype design and builds.
• Use supplier software to select suitable equipment and components, liaising with customers, suppliers and sales teams to clarify specifications.
• Work with electrical, controls and production teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacture and consistent product quality.
• Coordinate with logistics on delivery requirements and safe product lifting and transportation.
• Support after-sales and site teams with surveys, measurements and drawings for additional or modified parts.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and legislation, and attend project handover meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project coordination

Manufacturability awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Air Handlers Ltd designs and manufactures bespoke and modular air handling units for commercial and industrial applications. A Mechanical Design Engineer will produce approval and fabrication drawings, ensuring products are fit for purpose and straightforward to manufacture.

You will contribute across the design and production process, from selecting components and supporting prototype builds to coordinating manufacturing and delivery requirements.