Mechanical Design Engineer: Volution Ventilation UK

Join Volution Ventilation UK in Crawley and be part of a team dedicated to innovation in ventilation solutions, where your skills can thrive and make an impact every day.

At Volution Ventilation UK, we are passionate about creating high-quality air movement and ventilation solutions that improve comfort and air quality across homes and workplaces. Based in Crawley, we offer a collaborative environment where innovation, technical expertise, and professional growth are encouraged. If you are motivated, eager to contribute, and want to work with a team that values creativity and excellence in the HVAC and ventilation industry, we would love to hear from you.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 4.55pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.25pm (37 hours)

Package: Salary dependent on experience, Technical Bonus, Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, EAP

High-level role 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.