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37+ Years Experience
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OUTSOURCED ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES UK
Flexible Mechanical Engineering Design Outsourcing for Your Business
Outsource CAD Drafting Services Across the UK
When your in-house team is managing demanding workloads, tight deadlines or complex engineering projects, additional design resources can make all the difference. Nova Design provides outsourced engineering design services to help businesses increase capacity, access specialist expertise and keep projects moving.
Established in 1988, our experienced team of mechanical design engineers provides engineering design and drafting support across a wide range of industries. We work with businesses throughout the UK, delivering project-based support and additional design capacity to complement existing teams.
Whether you need assistance with a specific project or a longer-term engineering programme, our approach is built around your requirements, quality standards and timescales.
What Does Our Engineering Design Outsourcing Service Include?
Our mechanical engineering design outsourcing service gives you access to an established team of engineers and designers without the need to recruit additional permanent staff. We can support projects at different stages, from concept development and design detailing through to CAD modelling and manufacturing documentation.
For more information, call 01384 400044.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Engineering Design Work
Outsourcing engineering design work can give your business greater flexibility when internal resources are stretched or specialist capabilities are required. Rather than increasing permanent headcount to manage fluctuating demand, you can access additional engineering expertise when your projects need it.
- Increase design capacity: Access additional engineering resource during busy periods or when project requirements exceed your existing team's capacity.
- Manage project deadlines: Bring in experienced design support to help progress work and manage competing priorities.
- Control overheads: Access established CAD facilities, software and engineering expertise without needing to provide all the associated internal resources.
- Maintain quality standards: Work with an experienced team operating under an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system.
- Keep your team focused: Allow your in-house engineers to concentrate on core responsibilities while additional design work is handled externally.
OUR PROCESS
We can join your project at any stage
We can work from existing drawings, CAD models, specifications and technical information, helping you develop designs further or progress outstanding drawing work. Whether you need short-term drafting assistance or support across a larger programme, we will discuss your requirements and establish an appropriate scope of work. For businesses seeking BIM drafting outsourcing, we also provide Building Information Modelling support where it aligns with the needs and scope of the project.
When you need to scale up your mechanical design team – whether to manage a peak in work load or to help streamline your current resource – you need a contract Design & Drafting team, with the right infrastructure, people, and processes to deliver.
With over 35 years experience in Engineering Design and Draughting Services, our team of over 35 design engineers have the expertise you need.
Based in Kingswinford, which is home to our modern engineering design office, we have invested and grown, becoming one of the leading mechanical engineering design providers in the UK.
Our success is due to the wealth of experience and knowledge of our design team. Our team allows us to provide you with the best service at the right time and the right price.
Our Services
Mechanical Design Services
2D CAD Drafting & Detailing Services
Building Information Modelling Service
3 Easy Steps to Start Your Project
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Schedule a call or contact us to discuss your project needs.
2View Our Proposal
We will create a project scope with approach, pricing and deadlines included.
3Project Starts!
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Outsourced Engineering Design - Frequently Asked Questions
What is engineering design outsourcing?
Engineering design outsourcing involves working with an external engineering team to complete design, CAD drafting and technical documentation. It allows businesses to access specialist skills and additional project capacity without recruiting permanent staff. Nova Design provides outsourced engineering design support tailored to individual projects, workloads and technical requirements.
What are the benefits of mechanical engineering design outsourcing?
Mechanical engineering design outsourcing can help businesses manage fluctuating workloads, access experienced design engineers and meet project deadlines. It also provides flexibility when additional technical expertise or CAD resources are required, without the long-term commitment of expanding an in-house team.
What engineering design work can I outsource?
You can outsource a range of engineering tasks, including concept development, mechanical design, 2D CAD drafting, 3D CAD modelling, detailed design and manufacturing drawings. Nova Design can discuss your project requirements and provide support that complements your existing engineering team.
Can I outsource CAD drafting services in the UK?
Yes. Outsourcing CAD drafting services to a UK-based company gives you access to additional drafting expertise while maintaining direct communication and collaboration. Nova Design provides CAD drafting and engineering design support from its West Midlands office, working with businesses across the UK.
How do I choose a CAD drafting services outsourcing company?
When choosing a CAD drafting services outsourcing company, consider its technical expertise, industry experience, quality management processes, software capabilities and ability to meet your project requirements. It is also important to establish how drawings will be reviewed, how revisions are managed and what deliverables will be provided.
Nova Design has been providing engineering design and draughting services since 1988 and operates an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system.
Can I outsource mechanical design for a long-term project?
Yes. Mechanical design outsourcing can support both individual projects and longer-term engineering programmes. External design teams can provide additional capacity when workloads increase, helping your in-house engineers manage priorities while maintaining progress across multiple projects. The appropriate level of support will depend on your scope of work, timescales and technical requirements.
Do you offer BIM drafting outsourcing?
Nova Design can discuss BIM modelling and drafting requirements as part of its wider engineering design services. The appropriate support will depend on the project scope, required deliverables and software specifications. Contact the team to confirm whether your BIM requirements can be accommodated.
How much does it cost to outsource engineering design?
The cost of outsourcing engineering design depends on the complexity of the work, the level of engineering input required, project timescales and the deliverables involved. A defined drafting task may require a different level of resource to a project involving concept development and detailed mechanical design. Nova Design can review your requirements and provide a proposal based on the scope of work.
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