Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Northamptonshire
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Northamptonshire | Full-Time | £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
ATA Recruitment are supporting a well-established engineering business that specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke mechanical and structural steel systems. Serving a wide range of industrial sectors, the company delivers high-quality engineered solutions from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking to expand their Project Management Team with an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of design work across multiple engineering projects. You will play a key role in producing accurate 2D and 3D designs using SolidWorks, ensuring all outputs are practical, manufacturable, and delivered to a high standard.
You’ll work collaboratively with project managers, manufacturing, and sales teams, giving you full visibility of projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks
Create fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Ensure drawing quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering standards
Maintain and update drawing revisions and databases
Contribute to continuous improvement and product development
Project Collaboration
Work closely with Project Managers and production teams
Ensure designs meet both customer and manufacturing requirements
Take a proactive and hands-on approach to engineering challenges
Administration & Compliance
Issue drawings and manage engineering documentation
Maintain BOMs within ERP systems
Adhere to quality procedures and health & safety regulations
Skills & Experience Required:
Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer / Draughtsperson
Strong proficiency with CAD Software
Experience within steel fabrication or manufacturing environments
Ability to produce accurate and detailed manufacturing drawings
Key Competencies
Creative and innovative thinker
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Flexible, dependable, and self-motivated
Excellent communication skills
Team player with a collaborative mindset
Salary & Benefits
£40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Company pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Opportunity to be part of a successful Project Management Team
Strong career development opportunities within a growing business
Apply Now
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking engineering company with strong project exposure, apply today with your CV.
ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.
Contact:
Bav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
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