Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Spider is advertising for a long–established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Ipswich, supporting them with their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Renowned for designing and building specialist industrial machinery used across a wide range of sectors, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. With a friendly and collaborative team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, Mechanical Design Engineer to join a business where your contribution will genuinely make a difference.

As part of their continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the successful delivery of customer projects from concept through to completion.

This is a varied and hands–on position that offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Creating detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor, alongside 2D drawings in AutoCAD
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of engineering projects from sales order through to commissioning
• Working closely with customers to understand their requirements and develop tailored engineering solutions
• Producing technical drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of machinery, products, and manufacturing processes
• Providing technical support and advice relating to consumable products

• Experienced within a mechanical engineering or design engineering environment
• Able to create detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor, alongside 2D drawings in AutoCAD
• Comfortable working within a close–knit team where collaboration is key
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels
• Practical, solutions–focused, and enjoys overcoming engineering challenges
• Passionate about delivering high–quality work and seeing projects through from design to completion