Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Autodesk Inventor | Steel Fabrication | Design for Manufacture

Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Bolton

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing fabricated steel products and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor?

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering specialist bespoke products for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, taking ownership of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings and design-for-manufacture solutions.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Working closely with manufacturing, project, production and analysis teams, you will ensure designs are practical, compliant and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings
Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects
Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies
Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards
Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance
Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams
Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
What We're Looking For:

HND/HNC or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent
industry experience
Experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
Background in steel fabrication, sheet metal or heavy engineering design
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including press brake and fabrication techniques
Knowledge of engineering drawings and BS8888 standards
Understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure modes
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills:

Welding knowledge and fabrication methods
iLogic or VB programming experience
Understanding of tolerance analysis and tolerance stacking
Experience with drive and control systems
Existing SC Clearance
Why Join our client?

Work on bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive design work
Opportunity to influence products from concept through manufacture
Exposure to R&D and product development activities
Collaborative engineering environment
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Competitive salary and benefits package
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
Keywords:

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