Mechanical Design Engineer
- burnley, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £38 - £43 Per Hour
Job Description
£38,000 to £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you looking to accelerate your engineering career with a growing engineering company?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a machinery manufacturer delivering large projects across the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting, innovative role within a business that is entering a significant growth phase. You will be joining a forward thinking engineering team and working in a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer position, designing full machinery using SolidWorks and taking projects from concept through to build.
The Mechanical Design Engineer must have experience designing full machinery with SolidWorks.
- Exposure to major engineering projects across multiple international locations
- Clear career development pathways from trainee through to lead and management roles
- Ongoing learning and training opportunities including courses and qualifications
- Growing organisation with a strong pipeline of long term engineering projects
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Research and concept development through to detailed design
- Taking existing designs and adapting them into new machine formats
- Modifying and improving existing equipment and machinery
- Supporting the build and development of prototypes
- Designing fabricated components and assemblies in mild steel
- Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
- Producing detailed drawings and documentation for manufacture
Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Experience managing designs through the full project lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and installation
- Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Knowledge of electrical components and interfaces
Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Excellent pension scheme with 4% employee and 7% company contribution
- Electric Car Scheme
- Mental Health Support
- First Aid Support & Training
- 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays


