Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll produce approval and fabrication drawings, ensuring products are fit for purpose, straightforward to manufacture and designed to meet customer specifications. You'll contribute throughout the design and production process, from selecting components and supporting prototype builds to coordinating manufacturing and delivery requirements.,

• Designing equipment, components and assemblies using AutoCAD or Solid Works, producing general arrangement, client approval and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Preparing drawings for sheet metal, aluminium, panel and assembly production, and supporting prototype design and builds.
• Using supplier software to select suitable equipment and components, liaising with customers, suppliers and sales teams to clarify specifications.
• Working with electrical, controls and production teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacture and consistent product quality.
• Coordinating with logistics on delivery requirements and safe product lifting and transportation.
• Supporting after-sales and site teams with surveys, measurements and drawings for additional or modified parts.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and legislation, and attending project handover meetings.

You'll bring a practical approach to mechanical design, strong attention to detail and the ability to translate technical requirements into clear, accurate drawings.

• Experience using AutoCAD or Solid Works for mechanical design.
• The ability to produce detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.
• An understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Confidence interpreting specifications and selecting suitable components.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departments.
• An appreciation of manufacturability, product quality and safe handling.

Experience with air handling units, HVAC equipment, prototype development or site surveys would be advantageous.

• £30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent

About Air Handlers Ltd Air Handlers Ltd designs and manufactures bespoke and modular air handling units for commercial and industrial applications. Combining mechanical design expertise with in-house manufacturing, the business creates equipment tailored to individual project requirements. This opportunity will see you working closely with customers, suppliers and production teams to turn technical specifications into finished products.