Details:
- Salary: £36,000 - 49,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Haverhill ENG
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
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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