Mechanical Design Engineer / Draughtsman

Description:

Mechanical Design Engineer / Draughtsman

Gloucester

Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Permanent

An established and growing engineering business is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / Draughtsman to join its highly skilled design team in Gloucester.

With over three decades of experience delivering engineering solutions, the company works with customers across several sectors throughout the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in the design and delivery of bespoke projects, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality mechanical designs and detailed engineering drawings while supporting projects from concept through to installation.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing mechanical designs and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD

Supporting the delivery of automation projects within agreed timescales and budgets

Conducting technical surveys at customer sites

Participating in design reviews and concept development sessions

Assisting with design risk assessments and ensuring compliance with relevant standards

Providing technical support to Sales, Projects and Manufacturing teams

Liaising directly with customers and suppliers

Supporting project engineering activities where required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD

Experience producing manufacturing and assembly drawings

Experience with pneumatic control systems

Previous experience within manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, warehousing or automotive environments

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Full UK Driving Licence