Mechanical Design Engineer
726116591
£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire
Engineering And Technical
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Bedfordshire
£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00 | Fri 08:00–13:00
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on exciting projects with a business that thrives on innovation and customisation? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking engineering team where no two projects are the same.
With a strong pipeline of bespoke machine design projects, this role offers the opportunity to push your creativity, work with cutting-edge technology, and directly influence product development.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Be part of a collaborative engineering team where your ideas and problem-solving skills are valued.
- Work on new machinery design, retrofits, and upgrades that make a tangible difference to customers worldwide.
- Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to bring concepts to life and see your designs through to manufacture.
- Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle – from initial concepts and sales layouts to hands-on support with builds and technical documentation.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a shorter Friday working day!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing innovative mechanical solutions in SolidWorks.
- Producing customer layout drawings, BOMs, detailed 2D drawings, assemblies, and fabrications.
- Creating pneumatic schematics and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Collaborating with electrical/software teams for optimised designs.
- Supporting the shop floor during build, test, and commissioning phases.
- Identifying opportunities for product improvements and innovation.
- Producing manuals, test plans, and validation documentation to support quality standards.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BTEC, HNC, or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in machinery design.
- Skilled user of 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- Desirable:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering / working towards Chartered status.
- Experience in machinery build, commissioning, and validation.
- AutoCAD experience for customer layouts.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
Personal Attributes
- A confident communicator with strong attention to detail.
- Able to use initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Flexible to travel in the UK and overseas for site surveys/support.
- Holds a valid UK Right to work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys variety, thrives on technical challenges, and wants to grow with a supportive and ambitious company.
Apply today and let’s discuss how this role could be the next big step in your career.
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