Mechanical Design Engineer - HVAC/AHU Innovator

Flat Fee Recruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Flat Fee Recruiter is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Greater Manchester to turn mechanical concepts into approved drawings and fabrication plans for air handling equipment. You will use AutoCAD or SolidWorks to produce general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings, coordinate with customers and production teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant.

Experience with sheet metal fabrication and HVAC projects is beneficial; a practical, detail‑oriented approach is

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.
• Ability to interpret specifications and select suitable components.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Clear communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Appreciation of manufacturability, product quality and safe handling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical design

Detailed drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Manufacturability awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Flat Fee Recruiter is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Greater Manchester to turn mechanical concepts into approved drawings and fabrication plans for air handling equipment. You will use AutoCAD or SolidWorks to produce general arrangement and detailed manufacturing drawings, coordinate with customers and production teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant.

Experience with sheet metal fabrication and HVAC projects is beneficial; a practical, detail‑oriented approach is