Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Market Harborough, LE16

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The company:

Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, designing, Manufacturing and installing Bespoke heavy-duty equipment and structures.

Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service at competitive prices.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously.

They currently employ around 60 employees across the business, with around 5-6 engineers in the design team and due to their growth are looking to recruit for a Mechanical Design Engineer with immediate effect.

The role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the close-knit design team, working on a variety of projects from initial conception to installation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing the whole product and package as well as individual components
Offering a “cradle to grave” solution
Using SolidWorks + performing FEA calculations
Producing both 3D and 2D drawing (With a large focus on 3D)
Attending site visits and consulting clients to understand project requirements.
Creating detailed workshop drawings and overseeing the fabrication process
Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery
Collaborating with clients and internal teams

The Candidate

For this Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need:

Previous use of SolidWorks, or a similar CAD Package
A general understanding of engineering principles and the ability to problem solve.
Experience designing conceptual models and building prototypes.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
Capable of working within a customer facing role and offering a consultative service to clients
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

The Benefits

For this Mechanical Design Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:

Competitive salary package - £40k - £55K Depending on experience.
Office-based role, however flexible working can be offered
Early finish on a Friday: 8am – 5pm (Mon-Thu), 8am – 12:30pm (Fri)
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to Lauren Woolley at or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation