A UK-based, successful engineering business delivering bespoke fabricated solutions for industrial environments is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Role Summary:
You'll produce accurate 3D CAD designs and manufacturing documentation for sheet metal and fabricated products, primarily acoustic enclosures and associated steelwork. Using SolidWorks, you'll create 3D models, 2D production drawings and BOMs, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture (with occasional installation/site support).
Key Responsibilities:
Create SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings
Produce BOMs, cut lists and fabrication packs (including dimensions, tolerances and notes)
Design sheet metal components and fabricated steelwork to suit manufacturing methods
Apply DFM principles and liaise with fabrication/production teams to resolve build issues
Support acoustic enclosure design (panels, doors, access, interfaces, mounting details)
Maintain drawing revisions and ensure document control is followed
Ensure designs meet quality standards and health & safety requirements
Provide occasional assistance with installation drawings or site queries
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks or Inventor
Proven experience producing production-ready drawings for fabrication/manufacture
Background in sheet metal and/or fabricated steelwork design and manufacturing methods
Mechanical engineering qualification OR equivalent hands-on industry experience
High attention to detail, accuracy and strong communication with workshop teams
Desirable:
Experience of acoustic enclosures / noise-control products
Awareness of airflow/thermal/ventilation considerations in enclosure design
Experience producing structured BOMs and working with drawing revision control
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
