Design Engineer - Mechanical

Are you a mechanically minded Design Engineer looking to work on bespoke industrial systems within a well-established and growing engineering business? Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering tailored Mechanical Engineering solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Design Engineer to join their established team, working on a range of technically interesting projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

This is a hands-on design role where you will be responsible for producing accurate drawings, layouts and supporting documentation for bespoke engineered systems. Youll work closely with internal teams and occasionally visit customer sites to ensure designs are fit for purpose. The role would suit someone with a strong mechanical engineering background, confident producing 2D drawings, and keen to develop within a specialist engineering environment.

Job Description Produce detailed 2D design drawings and plant layouts for manufacturing and installation Develop general arrangement drawings, parts lists (BOMs) and fabrication details Carry out site surveys to inform system design and layout Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and support procurement activities Support inspection of fabricated components to ensure quality standards are met Work collaboratively with engineering, sales and project teams Maintain accurate drawing office records and adhere to design standards Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle Person Specification HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Strong mechanical engineering background with design experience Proficient in AutoCAD 2D (3D experience such as Inventor advantageous) Experience producing manufacturing and fabrication drawings Comfortable working with bespoke or engineered-to-order systems Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business offering a competitive salary of £35,000 £ 45,000, a 10% bonus scheme, and a stable, supportive working environment.

Youll gain exposure to varied, technically engaging projects and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist field.

To apply , please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.