Design Engineer (Mechanical)

About the Role

This is a fully remote role

A leading organisation within the UK water and environmental infrastructure sector is seeking a Design Engineer to join its engineering team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus on transforming innovative R&D concepts into detailed engineering designs, supporting the development of high-quality products used across the municipal water industry.

Working closely with the Design Office Manager and Research & Development team, you will be responsible for producing accurate 3D models, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation while ensuring designs meet engineering standards and are suitable for production. You will play a key role in bringing new concepts to life, supporting engineering excellence and contributing to the delivery of innovative solutions within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce detailed 3D models from concepts developed by the Research & Development team.

* Ensure designs are suitable for standard manufacturing processes and production requirements.

* Produce technical drawings in line with company procedures and industry standards.

* Create general arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Support the preparation of engineering job packs, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.

* Attend design reviews and engineering meetings when required.

* Monitor and maintain high standards across all engineering design work.

* Support the maintenance of engineering documentation and departmental procedures.

* Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and engineering processes.

* Maintain accurate departmental records and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

About You You are a proactive Mechanical Design Engineer with experience producing high-quality engineering drawings and 3D models. You have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and enjoy working collaboratively with engineering and R&D teams to develop practical, innovative solutions.
You are organised, analytical and capable of managing your own workload while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. You are comfortable working within a fast-paced engineering environment and are committed to delivering designs that are both functional and manufacturable.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

* Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering qualification and relevant industry experience.

* Previous experience working within a mechanical design engineering role.

* Strong experience producing and interpreting technical engineering drawings.

* Experience creating general arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Proficient in 3D CAD software, with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD experience highly desirable.

* Strong understanding of design for manufacture and standard engineering processes.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:
• Previous experience working for an OEM or engineering equipment manufacturer.
• Experience within the UK water, utilities or municipal water sector.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Experience supporting Research & Development or new product development activities.

If you're looking to develop your career within mechanical design engineering and the UK water sector, send your CV to Jovita at VIQU Energy today.
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