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Mechanical Design Engineer (AI Fluent)
About the role
About Drafty AI
Drafty AI turns 3D CAD models into production-ready 2D manufacturing drawings. We are SOLIDWORKS-native and process everything in-tool, so a customer's geometry never leaves their machine. Our engine pairs a deterministic rules layer with machine learning to produce release-ready drawings, flat patterns, bills of materials and exports, and to flag only the drawings that genuinely need a person.
We are early, backed by RudraX, and already running pilots with UK manufacturers. This is a chance to build the core of the product, not to maintain someone else's.
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.
What you'll do
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. • 2–6 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 Modeling • 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 • AI-assisted 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
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:
Drafty AI is a RudraX company.
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