At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative ventilation products from concept to production using CAD modelling.
- Company: Join Volution Ventilation UK, a leader in improving air quality and energy efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, technical bonus, 25 days annual leave, and a company pension.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on air quality while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Product Design Engineering and 2 years' design experience.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Volution Ventilation UK , is a prominent supplier of ventilation products, dedicated to improving air quality and energy efficiency across various markets including the UK, Nordics, Central Europe, and Australasia.
Our mission is to enhance customer experiences through innovative ventilation design and solutions.
Location
Crawley
Hours of work
Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 4.55pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.25pm
Package
Salary dependent on experience, Technical Bonus, Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, EAP.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Managers as a Design Engineer, you will be generating solutions to product design problems from concept through to production, including CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor), 2D drawing and analysis (e. g.
FEA & CFD) skills.
Key responsibilities
- Develop ventilation products from initial concept through design, validation and introduction into production.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models of components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
- Design plastic injection-moulded, sheet-metal and other manufactured components using appropriate engineering materials and processes.
- Build and maintain complex CAD assemblies containing multiple components and subassemblies.
- Produce accurate part and assembly drawings to BS 8888 and manage associated engineering documentation.
- Develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions to product-development briefs.
- Support prototype manufacture, concept validation, product testing and design refinement.
- Apply engineering analysis, including FEA and CFD where appropriate, and manage subcontracted analysis activities.
- Work with suppliers to review tooling proposals and coordinate design and project activities.
- Plan and deliver assigned projects within agreed time, cost, quality and performance requirements.
Essential skills and experience
- A relevant engineering qualification, preferably a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Product Design Engineering.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a mechanical design or product-development role.
- Strong 3D CAD capability using Autodesk Inventor or comparable parametric design software.
- Experience designing plastic injection-moulded and sheet-metal components for manufacture.
- Experience creating and managing complex assemblies and producing engineering drawings to BS 8888.
- Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, fastening methods and design for manufacture.
- Experience developing products for volume or flow-line manufacture and working with suppliers.
- Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver accurate work on time.
- You can learn more about us here; https://www. volutiongroupplc. com/
Equal opportunities
All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC) in Crawley employer: Volution Ventilation UK
Volution Ventilation UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact air quality and energy efficiency. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Our night shift culture promotes teamwork and safety, making it a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful employment in the manufacturing sector.
