Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Market Harborough Leicestershire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
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A well-established manufacturer of specialist heavy-duty equipment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
Working on highly bespoke projects, you'll be involved in the full design lifecycle, developing innovative mechanical solutions. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of projects from initial concept through to manufacture.
The Role
Design heavy-duty mechanical systems and structures using SolidWorks
Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings
Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Perform stress, stability and structural calculations, including FEA
Design jigs, fixtures and production tooling
Manage your own projects and liaise closely with manufacturing teams
Support products through the build and testing phases
What We're Looking For
5+ years' experience in mechanical design engineering
SolidWorks and 3D CAD experience
Background in heavy engineering, special purpose machinery, material handling equipment
Experience with fabricated structures, welded assemblies and sheet metal design
Understanding of FEA and structural calculations
What's On Offer?
✅ Interesting and varied bespoke projects
✅ Full project ownership from concept to manufacture
✅ Stable and growing business
✅ Supportive engineering team
✅ £40,000 - £55,000 salary, annual payrise, 25 days + banks, employee assistance programme, life assurance
✅ Monday-Friday office-based role
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on complex, technically challenging equipment rather than high-volume products, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
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