Design Engineer (Draughtsman)
10 days ago
Bury
Design Engineering (draughstman) Location: North West England Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (D.O.E) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday with early finish on Fridays (depending on works) Overview We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer that designs and builds high-specification water treatment and filtration systems. This position offers the chance to take real ownership of design projects from concept through to manufacture, playing a key part in developing innovative solutions for industrial clients. You’ll be part of a friendly, technically experienced design team and will produce detailed 3D models, drawings, and documentation to support both sales and project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Develop and produce reverse osmosis and water treatment plant designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software packages., • Prepare detailed structural frame layouts, piping configurations, and pressure vessel assemblies, utilising a variety of design tools and CAD features., • Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including manufacturing drawings, parts lists, and bills of materials, ensuring information flows accurately to the production teams., • Generate precise machining and fabrication drawings for internal workshops, supporting both mild and stainless-steel production., • Compile full assembly visuals and layout drawings (2D and 3D) to guide fabrication, integrate into proposals, and assist during client presentations., • Manage design data libraries and material planning items to help streamline manufacturing schedules and processes., • Play an active role in improving and standardising design processes, helping to implement best practices and maintain design continuity across projects., • Control and maintain drawing files using Vault or equivalent data management systems to ensure traceability and version control., • Assist in product development and testing through finite element analysis (FEA), verifying component strength and performance., • Work closely with internal and external teams to troubleshoot design challenges and apply corrective or preventative measures as required., • Undertake occasional site visits to assess installation conditions or capture survey data for new projects., • Strong background in mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD., • A solid understanding of mechanical systems, pressure vessels, or pipework design within a manufacturing or project environment., • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales., • Competitive matching pension scheme, • Annual company performance bonus, • Life assurance and income protection after qualifying period, • Employee wellbeing and assistance services, including access to GP, counselling, and financial advice, • Option to buy additional holidays, • Early finish every Friday (1pm), • Regular company events and social activities, • Structured training and career development opportunities