Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Worksop, S80
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE

The Company

Our client is a specialist engineering business designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke conveyor systems and heavy-duty materials handling equipment.

Working across a variety of industries including logistics, manufacturing, food & beverage, mining, quarrying, agriculture, and security, they provide complete engineering solutions from initial concept through to installation.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are looking to expand their design team with an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit engineering environment where you will have real ownership and responsibility across a wide range of projects.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role within the engineering team, taking projects from initial customer requirements through to final delivery.

This is a varied position combining mechanical design, project engineering, and customer interaction. You will be responsible for developing bespoke machinery solutions, coordinating with internal departments, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing bespoke heavy-duty conveyor systems and mechanical equipment
Producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings
Designing fabricated structures including frames, supports, and gantries
Creating layout drawings and detailed engineering documentation
Using CAD packages including Solid Works, Inventor, and Tekla
Carrying out basic structural calculations and component selection
Selecting mechanical components including motors, rollers, belts, and drives
Managing projects from concept through to manufacture and installation
Liaising with customers, suppliers, purchasing, and internal teams
Supporting fabrication and installation activities

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years’ experience within a Mechanical Design Engineer or Project Engineer position
Strong 3D CAD experience using Solid Works or a similar package
Experience designing machinery, fabricated equipment, or heavy-duty structures
Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Experience with basic calculations and design verification
Ability to manage projects and take ownership of your workload
Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to customers and stakeholders
Experience That Would Be Advantageous:

Conveyor systems
Heavy machinery design
Structural steel design
Special purpose machinery (SPM)
Industrial equipment used within manufacturing, quarrying, agricultural, or logistics environments

The Ideal Candidate :

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle and wants more responsibility than simply producing drawings.

You will be someone who:

Takes ownership of projects and enjoys problem solving
Works well within a small, experienced engineering team
Is motivated by delivering high-quality engineering solutions
Enjoys working closely with customers and other departments
Wants to play an important role within a growing business
The Benefits:

Salary £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Full-time office-based role in Worksop
Flexible working hours available
Monday-Friday working pattern

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities within a growing business

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of exciting engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation