Mechanical Design Engineer – Switchgear Enclosures & 3D CAD

Staffbase Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual Leave

Excellent Pension

Free Onsite Parking

Job summary

Our client, an established engineering business, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear and related equipment. You will support projects from concept through to manufacture and testing, producing assemblies and BOMs while collaborating with electrical engineers.

You should hold a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor) and be comfortable with tolerances, materials,

Qualifications

• Experience producing 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and machining is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Design switchgear, enclosures and operating mechanisms.
• Work with electrical engineers to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with production, quality and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype testing.
• Maintain accurate drawings and documentation.
• Manage design tasks to meet deadlines and drive improvements.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Design switchgear

Collaborate with electrical engineers

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Our client, an established engineering business, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear and related equipment. You will support projects from concept through to manufacture and testing, producing assemblies and BOMs while collaborating with electrical engineers.

You should hold a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor) and be comfortable with tolerances, materials,