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.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing bespoke machinery and capital equipment using Solid Works.
• 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
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• Strong Solid Works 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
• Solid Works 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.