Mechanical CAD Design Engineer - Bristol

Cloud Online Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services provider in Bristol is looking for a Mechanical CAD Design Engineer to enhance their skills in 3D CAD software and contribute to innovative refrigeration projects. The position focuses on creating 3D models, managing designs within cost constraints, and working closely with technical teams. Ideal candidates possess a strong understanding of mechanical design and CAD processes, along with a passion for continuous learning and collaboration. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Life cover of 2 x salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme including gyms

Introducers Bonus Scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion to learn and share knowledge.
• Ability to understand customer requirements.
• Competence in managing designs against cost restraints.

Responsibilities

• Create component CAD 3D part models.
• Develop accurate 3D assembly models.
• Manage designs to meet set targets.

Skills

3D CAD software

Mechanical understanding

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Tools

Syspro MRP system

Job description

CAD - Mechanical CAD Design Engineer - Bristol

Posted: 17/12/2025 09:10 Salary: £27,000 Location: Bristol Pucklechurch Level: Engineer Deadline: 30/01/2026 23:59 Hours: 37.5 Benefits: See job description Job Type: Permanent

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Hours of work

• 37.5 hrs per week. Monday to Friday 09:00am to 5:30pm

What benefits are in it for you?

• Competitive salary that is equal or above industry average in area
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance (2 years)
• Life cover of 2 x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount scheme including gyms
• Introducers Bonus Scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme

The purpose of the role is to…

• As a Mechanical CAD Design engineer, you will learn to develop your knowledge and skills for using 3D CAD software, product knowledge and best practices within the CAD Department to allow primary focus on new innovations to meet with ever changing markets.

What you’ll be doing…

• Creating component CAD 3D part models
• Primary CAD processing for standard products and production processes.
• Creating accurate 3D assembly models and manufacturing instruction drawings in line with our latest CAD production processes.
• Understanding new product concepts, P&ID diagrams, and commercial cost restraints.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in refrigeration engineering, incorporating relevant advancements into design processes.
• Understanding customer requirements.
• Learning a good understanding for the overall design and concept – What we are doing and why?
• Learning a good understanding for the electrical elements within design through the electrical team. How we can best incorporate electrical with mechanical to have equal success.
• Implementing current production processes into all new innovations and standard product designs
• Creating accurate Assembly bill of materials within CAD and transferring to Syspro MRP system.
• Assisting commercial team with proposal drawings for new products.
• Managing designs against cost restraints to set time scales, arrange and attending design update meetings.
• Work closely with other technical departments within Space Engineering to obtain set targets.
• Attend tier meetings when required.
• Consulting with suppliers and ensuring we receive the best value and quality.
• Provide regular design progress updates and managing time efficiently.
• Ensuring all projects closed on time and to the highest standard.

What success looks like…

• Self-motivation.
• Passion to learn, listen, and share.
• Good team member, asking the right questions and helping others.
• To be competent in all areas of work tasks.
• Seeking leading CAD processes.
• Successful teamwork throughout the department.
• Achieving set targets.
• Producing the best standard of product that meets with customer requirements and maintains best cost efficiencies.

We’d love to meet someone with…

• A values driven approach – it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that’s important at Space. We’re Here for Each Other, Here for our Customers and Here for What Matters.

Who are we?

Space Engineering Services are one of the most dynamic refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning service providers in Europe. We are proud to offer innovative products and services, and market‑leading refrigeration technology, for which we have received awards and industry accreditations.

We are all equal!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment, whether through direct or indirect discrimination, association or perception accorded to employees or job applicants, on the grounds of their; race, religion or belief, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, gender, sexual orientation or age.