Mechanical Desing Engineer

PPI Engineering; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contribution

Opportunity to travel

Training where necessary

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Job summary

PPI Engineering Ltd in Norwich is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our CAD team. You will translate mechanical and electrical requirements into feasible, manufacturable designs for bespoke high‑voltage machines, with a focus on integration and production readiness.

You will produce precise manufacturing and assembly drawings using SolidWorks PDM, revise designs, and support production with improvements. The role requires teamwork, CAD proficiency, and willingness to travel if needed.

Qualifications

• HND in mechanical engineering or related subjects.
• Experience with drawing office methods and factory floor knowledge of machining & assembly.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SolidWorks / SolidWorks PDM or similar CAD software.
• Team-oriented with ability to work alone on site at UK or abroad.
• Certifications/training would be advantageous.
• Full driving license & current passport are advantageous.
• Experience working with HV rotating machinery.
• UK national.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate manufacturing drawings.
• Production of full assembly drawings & parts lists from manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks PDM.
• Modifications and revision of design drawings.
• Understand engineering materials, properties & manufacturing processes.
• Aid production with troubleshooting and design improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Education

HND in mechanical engineering or related subjects

Tools

SolidWorks / SolidWorks PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Desing Engineer

Norwich - On site

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30k to £48k per year + Benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per week. With half day Fridays.

PPI Engineering Ltd design and manufacture large bespoke HV motors and generators predominantly for the power industry. Operating in over 50 countries we supply innovative and reliable engineering solutions to our customers.

Currently we are looking to recruit a driven design engineer to join our dynamic CAD department, responsible for the integration of mechanical and electrical design solutions, into feasible products for manufacture.

Job Overview

Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to understand their requirements and refine your design into a bespoke design solution ready for production. This could be for complete machines or individual components. From brand new concept designs for high end application or reverse engineering critical parts to keep an obsolete machine running.

Liaising with production to see projects through the manufacture and to customer delivery adopting a hands‑on approach though out the project

Work with out in house manufacturing facilities to improve production methods with custom tooling.

Through our sister companies the chance to get involved in variety of other industries including Steel production, Farm machinery, Earth moving equipment and mining sector to name but a few. (API engineering, API Capacitors)

Responsibilities and Duties

• * Production of accurate manufacturing drawings.
• * Production of full assembly drawings & parts lists from manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks PDM
• * Modifications and revision of design drawings.
• * Ability to understand engineering materials, properties & manufacturing processes of these materials.
• * Aid production with troubleshooting and design improvements.

Qualifications

• * Minimum of HND in mechanical engineering or related subjects.
• * Experience in drawing office methods & practices combined with good factory floor knowledge of machining & assembly processes.
• * Good all round knowledge of 2D/3D CAD systems as well as Microsoft Office.
• * Experience with SolidWorks / SolidWorks PDM or similar CAD software.
• * Ability to work as part of a strong team, as well as making informed decisions when working alone at site, either in the UK or abroad.
• * Certifications of any training, in house or otherwise, would be advantageous.
• * Full driving license & current passport would be a distinct advantage.
• * Experience working with HV rotating machinery.
• * UK national.

Benefits

• * Enhanced pension contribution
• * Opportunity to travel
• * Training where necessary
• * Vast experience opportunities across our sister companies
• * Discounted gym membership

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