Mechanical Design Engineer

We are recruiting for a MechanicalDesign Engineer/Project Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering bespoke industrial systems and turnkey projects. This is a varied, hands-on role offering involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement and site surveys through to design, manufacture, and installation.

The Role

Asa Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer you will work closely with customers, manufacturing teams, and installation engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer will be producing engineering designs and layouts using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Inventor and taking products from customer concept through to completion
• Conducting site visits, surveys, and customer consultations to gather project requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to support installation activities.
• Liaising closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are fit for production.
• Monitoring project progress and supporting successful delivery from concept through to installation.
• Utilising ERP and project management systems to plan, track, and manage project activities.
• Providing technical support to internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• The Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer will need strong CAD skills (Open 3D software -Inventors, Solidworks, Fusion 360, Creo etc.)
• Practical understanding of fabrication, manufacturing, or sheet metal design processes
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good IT skills and the ability to quickly adopt new software and systems.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, weare not able torespond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.