Website:
rudrax.co.uk
Job details:
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with an interest in emerging AI technologies. The ideal candidate will design and develop mechanical systems and products while leveraging AI-powered engineering tools to improve design quality, productivity, simulation, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete products from concept through production.
• Create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation.
• Do thorough review of designs generated by our product - Drafty AI and provide feedbacks on improvement
• Collaborate with AI tools, and software product teams during product development.
• Support prototyping, testing, design verification, and product improvements.
• Ensure AI designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Participate in design reviews and implement feedback throughout the product lifecycle.
• Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, reliability, and further improvements as required for product development
• Utilise AI-assisted tools provided by the company to accelerate accelerate product development and design completions,
• Stay informed about advancements in AI applications within mechanical engineering and recommend opportunities for adoption.
What we're looking for
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of mechanical design experience (experience range can be adjusted).
• Strong proficiency in one or more CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, Inventor, or Fusion 360.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings compliant with GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal, plastics, and assembly methods.
• Understanding of DFM, DFA, tolerance stack-up, and engineering best practices.
• Experience with prototyping and product validation.
AI Familiarity (Required)
The successful candidate should have basic familiarity with AI technologies and modern engineering tools, including:
• Prior experience of Claude Code or similar tools for engineering productivity or a willingness to learn it fast
• Understanding of how AI can assist in design ideation, documentation, coding, data analysis, and technical research.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs and validate them using engineering judgment.
• Interest in adopting AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.
• Basic scripting knowledge (C, C++, C#, Python or MATLAB) is advantageous.
• Exposure to generative design or topology optimization tools.
• Familiarity with AI-driven CAD capabilities or simulation acceleration is a plus.
Key Skills -
Technical Skills:
• Engineering Drawings
• GD&T • CAD Modelling
• Product Development
• Mechanical Design
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
AI & Digital Skills:
• AI-assisted engineering workflows
• Prompt engineering fundamentals
• AI-assisted technical documentation and design research
• Engineering data analysis using AI tools
Soft Skills:
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous learning
• Time management
Nice to Have:
• Experience with AI-powered CAD features or generative design.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile product development teams.
• Familiarity with engineering automation workflows.
To Apply:
If you have shipped a CAD add-in, a macro, or any automation you are proud of, tell us about it or show us. Apply using the link: https://verdix.rudrax.co.uk/apply/MWU1OTBjZDIwMjQ2NTJiMTE2MmQ5N2M1NDU3ZjYzMmQ.sBXLXUYbtJEYrt4xQ_H8v9ZI95vjm9UQihAu54BSGFU
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