Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC - consumer/house hold appliance product experience)

Volution Ventilation UK; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

Technical Bonus

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance

EAP

Job summary

Volution Ventilation UK is seeking a Design Engineer to generate solutions from concept through to production, including CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor), 2D drawings and analysis (FEA & CFD). You will develop ventilation products from initial concept through design, validation and introduction into production.

You will create detailed 3D CAD models, design components for manufacture, manage complex assemblies and produce BS 8888 drawings while coordinating with suppliers to meet time, cost and

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification, preferably a 2:1 in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Product Design.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a mechanical design or product-development role.
• Strong 3D CAD capability using Autodesk Inventor or similar software.
• Experience designing plastic injection-moulded and sheet-metal components.

Responsibilities

• Develop ventilation products from concept through design, validation and production.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Design components using appropriate materials and processes for manufacture.
• Build and maintain complex CAD assemblies with multiple parts.
• Produce drawings to BS 8888 and manage engineering documentation.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to briefs.
• Support prototype manufacture, validation, testing and refinement.
• Apply FEA/CFD analysis where appropriate and coordinate outsourced analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers to review tooling and coordinate design and projects.

Skills

CAD modeling

FEA/CFD analysis

Project planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Product Design Engineering (2:1)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Volution Ventilation UK, is a prominent supplier of ventilation products, dedicated to improving air quality and energy efficiency across various markets including the UK, Nordics, Central Europe, and Australasia. Our mission is to enhance customer experiences through innovative ventilation design and solutions.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 4.55pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.25pm

Package: Salary dependent on experience, Technical Bonus, Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, EAP.

The Role:

Reporting to the Technical Managers as a Design Engineer, you will be generating solutions to product design problems from concept through to production, including CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor), 2D drawing and analysis (e.g. FEA & CFD) skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop ventilation products from initial concept through design, validation and introduction into production.


• Create detailed 3D CAD models of components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.


• Design plastic injection-moulded, sheet-metal and other manufactured components using appropriate engineering materials and processes.


• Build and maintain complex CAD assemblies containing multiple components and subassemblies.


• Produce accurate part and assembly drawings to BS 8888 and manage associated engineering documentation.


• Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions to product-development briefs.


• Support prototype manufacture, concept validation, product testing and design refinement.


• Apply engineering analysis, including FEA and CFD where appropriate, and manage subcontracted analysis activities.


• Work with suppliers to review tooling proposals and coordinate design and project activities.


• Plan and deliver assigned projects within agreed time, cost, quality and performance requirements.

Essential skills and experience:

• A relevant engineering qualification, preferably a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Product Design Engineering.


• A minimum of two years’ experience in a mechanical design or product-development role.


• Strong 3D CAD capability using Autodesk Inventor or comparable parametric design software.


• Experience designing plastic injection-moulded and sheet-metal components for manufacture.


• Experience creating and managing complex assemblies and producing engineering drawings to BS 8888.


• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, fastening methods and design for manufacture.


• Experience developing products for volume or flow-line manufacture and working with suppliers.


• Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver accurate work on time.

You can learn more about us here; https://www.volutiongroupplc.com/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.