Manufacturing Design Engineer
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- Deconstruct 3D surface models and 2D drawings into detailed fabricator-ready aluminium structural components (frames bulkheads stringers plates)
- Produce clean highly descriptive 2D fabrication assembly drawings and sub-assembly diagrams tailored for manual welding teams
- Maintain an accurate 3D "Digital Twin" of the vessel integrating exact vendor component dimensions to eliminate physical interferences
- Model and detail spatial routing for onboard mechanical systems including fuel lines hydraulics steering gear and propulsion machinery
- Perform spatial interference and clashing checks in the CAD environment before releasing drawings to the shop floor
- Extract and manage precise Bills of Materials (BOMs) structural extrusion lists and outsourced component orders
- Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles standardising fold lines flanges and tab-and-slot features for efficient manual build
- Ensure all structural and system details comply with regulatory standards (e.g. MCA regulations Lloyds Register rules)
- Proven experience in mechanical design or production engineering using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM/EPDM or similar (Solid Edge Inventor Fusion 360 Onshape PTC Windchill Autodesk Vault Siemens Teamcenter)
- Strong background in aluminium fabrication structural weldments sheet metal and machined components
- Practical experience or familiarity with marine structures vessels GRP materials or heavy mechanical assemblies (e.g. yellow goods JCB or automotive background)
- Qualified via apprenticeship HNC/HND BSc or Masters level in Mechanical Engineering Marine Design or Yacht Production
- A practical hands-on background (e.g. former apprenticeship or workshop experience) is a strong advantage
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Join an international clinical services and infrastructure provider supporting healthcare clients across the UK and globally. They design build and maintain purpose-built modular and mobile healthcare facilities (including Operating Theatres Wards Endoscopy Suites and Decontamination units) equipped with advanced clinical technology and teams. We are looking for an ambitious self-driven Design Engineer to join an established technical design this hands-on role you will support the design development modification and maintenance of a complex fleet of mobile healthcare units.
Required Education:
Proven experience as a Design Engineer within mechanical engineering building services modular buildings coach building / vehicle structures or offsite manufacturingHigh proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling sheet metal weldments routing sketches) and AutoCAD (2D schematics and electrical)Strong practical understanding of MEP / HVAC systems (electrical ventilation plumbing) alongside solid mechanical fabrication principlesProven ability to read interpret and produce complex techn
