Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Ellesmere Port Town

Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer

Location:

Cheshire

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full‑Time

A well‑established engineering business specialising is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team, based at a new office in Cheshire.

This role offers a blend of hands‑on engineering, project coordination, and technical design work, supporting the delivery of bespoke engineered systems for a wide range of industrial clients.

Role Overview

The Engineer will manage mechanical engineering projects from sales handover through to final delivery or installation. The position involves producing detailed design work, coordinating with suppliers, overseeing manufacturing progress, and ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and control new engineering projects from handover to completion.
Assist with, and in time independently conduct, site surveys and measurements.
Produce plant layouts, general assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings using AutoCAD LT (2D) and Solid Works (3D).
Source, negotiate, and purchase equipment from approved suppliers.
Work in accordance with ISO
9001 quality procedures.
Maintain and update job costing spreadsheets.
Occasionally oversee installation and commissioning activities, including travel when required.
Conduct progress and final inspections of equipment at sub‑supplier facilities.
Prepare data dossiers, technical documentation, and O&M manuals.
Review, check, and sign off supplier invoices relating to purchased equipment.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD LT (2D) and Solid Works (3D).
Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Experience producing plant layout drawings.
Experience generating fabrication drawings, including structural steelwork, sheet metal, and heavy plate fabrication.
Willingness to undertake internal training and develop product knowledge.

Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience using AutoCAD (2D) and Solid Works (3D) in a draughting or design capacity.
Project engineering experience within a mechanical or industrial engineering environment is advantageous.

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to join a stable and expanding engineering team.
Involvement in varied, technically interesting projects.
Long‑term development and progression prospects within a specialist industry.

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