Mechanical Design Engineer in Crawley

Energy Jobline ZR; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Crawley is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design process, developing new products and improving existing ones. You will manage diverse projects, from quick-turn bespoke work to longer-term standard development, closely collaborating with the engineering team.

The role requires at least 5 years of 3D CAD experience (Inventor or SolidWorks), a strong grasp of tolerances, and the ability to work with different materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 3D CAD experience (Inventor or SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of tolerances and their practical application.
• Experience designing with different materials and finishes.
• Proven ability to design mechanical assemblies with moving parts/mechanisms.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawing creation.
• Design of mechanical assemblies with moving parts and mechanisms.
• Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM), DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Generating costings
• BOM creation and configuration management
• First article inspection and quality review
• Liaising with manufacturing, purchasing, and other internal teams

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Crawley

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality, precision-engineered products. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are expanding their design team.

The Role

You will work closely with the engineering team to develop new products and improve existing ones. This is a varied and technically interesting position with full ownership of the design process. You will handle a good mix of fast-paced, quick-turnaround bespoke projects and longer-term standard product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawing creation
• Design of mechanical assemblies with moving parts and mechanisms
• Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM), DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Generating costings
• BOM creation and configuration management
• First article inspection and quality review
• Liaising with manufacturing, purchasing, and other internal teams

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ 3D CAD experience (Inventor or SolidWorks )
• Strong understanding of tolerances and their practical application
• Experience designing with different materials and finishes
• Proven ability to design mechanical assemblies with moving parts/mechanisms
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Package:

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000