Design Engineer

Technical Design & Engineering Role

Join a large engineering and manufacturing business in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, to become part of a growing technical team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong CAD experience to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, project-specific designs and achieve technical approvals throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Create detailed general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, CNC drawings, steelwork and structural layouts
• Maintain and manage project drawings through Vault
• Support manufacturing and construction feasibility reviews
• Produce manufacturing lists and technical documentation
• Liaise with Sales, Contracts, Manufacturing and Installation teams regarding technical requirements
• Support site teams with installation and construction technical queries
• Ensure all work complies with engineering, quality and health & safety standards
• Modify and update existing drawings where required
• Attend internal and customer design review meetings

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Design or a related discipline
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or Vault Pro
• Strong CAD experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working within a design engineering team
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings to a high standard
• Experience working to tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word

Salary & Additional Information

The role is based in Rotherham with a starting salary of £35,000 to £40,000. Occasional travel to UK and overseas customer sites is required. This is a great opportunity to work on varied engineering projects within a supportive team, with long-term career development opportunities available.