Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC)

Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC)

2026-08-14T00:00:00

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

GB

HP11 2

Any

2026-09-11T19:20:06.177

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;

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

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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;
Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

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.