Cad Designer

Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Type:
Full-time, Permanent or Contract Considered
Work setup:
On-site
£40-45K Salary + benefits

Summary - New expanding product range,

Key Skills - Inventor / Similar and Autodesk Vault/Revit

2-3 year + experience.

Can to lead the design alongside the Tech Product Manager

We're looking for a hands‑on design engineer to join a well‑established UK manufacturer with decades of technical expertise in designing, building and maintaining engineered equipment used in controlled or hazardous environments. The organisation has built a strong reputation over many years supplying high‑quality products – both bespoke and standard – to educational institutions, industrial research facilities and large laboratory projects.

You'll play a key role in shaping the company's product development program – designing new components, improving existing products and ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability and long‑term reliability.

• Producing accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings for standard and bespoke components.
• Driving design change requests and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including parts lists, manuals and approval drawings.
• Working closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacture.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce warranty issues and implement innovative design solutions.

• Proven experience as a design engineer within a manufacturing or fabrication environment (sheet metal or plastics preferred).
• Strong 3D CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor or similar (Solid Works, Siemens NX, etc.).
• Good understanding of DFM, root cause analysis, and product validation processes.
• HND or degree in mechanical or product design engineering (or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working within an ISO
  9001‑certified environment.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault or Revit.
• Familiarity with LEV systems or lab‑based mechanical products.

You'll be part of a small, supportive engineering team within a long‑established UK business that encourages innovation and ownership. Every project you work on directly contributes to improving performance for end users across multiple industries.