Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

A well-established machinery manufacturer designing and building bespoke equipment used by customers worldwide. The business has built a strong reputation for equipment quality, innovation, and customer service.

This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to take full ownership of mechanical design within the business. Responsible for designing new machinery from scratch, leading concept development, prototyping and R&D, and taking designs through to manufacture. You’ll work closely with production, electrical/control panels, service engineers and project delivery teams, playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.

• Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Lead R&D, prototyping and new machine development
• Design sheet metal and stainless‑steel fabricated components
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient and manufacturable
• Support build, test, installation and commissioning phases
• Collaborate with production, projects and service teams
• Contribute ideas to improve machine performance, build quality and efficiency

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a machinery manufacturing environment
• Background designing bespoke machinery or handling equipment
• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Experience in food, beverage or packaging machinery (desired)

• £43,000 – £53,000 salary depending on experience
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
• Stable business with low staff turnover
• Real freedom to design, innovate and create new machinery
• Opportunity to build and shape a mechanical design function long‑term

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries: Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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