Mechanical Design Engineer - Lvl 2

Mechanical Design Engineer - Lvl 2

Salary: £36,000 – £49,500 + comprehensive benefits

Our client is an established engineering and technology business with a growing team and a reputation for bespoke mechanical solutions. As their new Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll follow projects from first concept right through to manufacture, installation and client sign-off, learning from experienced engineers as you go. You’ll build your technical and project management skills in a collaborative, supportive environment, with real ownership of your work from day one.

What you’ll be doing

Designing practical, innovative mechanical solutions that meet quality and safety standards

Taking ownership of project elements and smaller projects, with guidance from senior engineers

Producing and reviewing drawings, 3D models, specifications and BOMs

Supporting concept development, detailed design, design reviews and production release

Solving technical challenges through engineering analysis and sound problem-solving

Contributing to tenders and bids, including concepts, risk assessments, cost estimates and scheduling

Creating visualisations and presentations for internal reviews and client approvals

Joining site surveys, client meetings and project coordination where needed

Supporting manufacturing, assembly, inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Preparing technical documentation, compliance records, operating manuals and handover packs

Providing engineering support for existing products and legacy equipment

Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully

Improving processes, products and documentation, and keeping up with emerging technologies and best practice

Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

What you’ll bring

A degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Experience in a mechanical design, manufacturing or engineering project environment

Proficiency in 3D CAD, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, AutoCAD or similar

A solid grasp of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods and design principles

Experience supporting projects across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills, with confidence working across teams and with clients

A commitment to continuous professional development and engineering best practice

What’s on offer

Salary of £36,000 – £49,500

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection and critical illness cover

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and career development

Why apply?

This is a chance to grow your career with a highly innovative engineering organisation. You’ll work on technically challenging projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see your designs go from concept through to installation and commissioning.

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