Mechanical Design Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, engineered-to-order machinery, taking designs from initial concept through to manufacture, build, testing and customer commissioning. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys seeing a project through its full lifecycle rather than focusing solely on component-level design.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Designing bespoke machinery and capital equipment using SolidWorks.


• Producing detailed 3D models, large assemblies and manufacturing drawings.


• Developing designs from customer specifications and concept stage through to production.


• Creating and maintaining bills of materials and engineering documentation.


• Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and external customers.


• Supporting machine build, testing and commissioning activities.


• Contributing to continuous improvement and configurable design methodologies.

• Proven experience designing machinery, automation equipment or capital equipment.


• Strong SolidWorks skills, including:


• 3D modelling


• Large assemblies


• Detailed manufacturing drawings


• GD&T, tolerancing and engineering drawing standards


• Experience with parametric and configurable design techniques.


• Ability to manage projects from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.


• Sound understanding of:


• Material selection


• Engineering calculations


• Tolerance stack-ups


• Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA)


• Comfortable working within a bespoke, low-volume manufacturing environment.


• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across departments.

Candidates with experience in any of the following will have a distinct advantage:

• Web handling or roll handling machinery


• Slitting, rewinding, coating or laminating equipment


• Pneumatic systems integration


• Materials handling or packaging machinery


• Hydraulic systems


• Converting industry processes


• SolidWorks PDM or similar document control systems


• ERP/MRP-driven BOM management


• Awareness of electrical, controls and drive systems

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.

You are a hands-on engineer who takes ownership of your designs and enjoys seeing them become reality. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and take pride in delivering machinery that performs successfully in the field.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on bespoke engineering projects from concept to commissioning, we'd like to hear from you.

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