Mechanical Design Engineer

RecruitMint ·www.recruitmint.com

Location Huntingdon, East Anglia, England
Salary GBP 30,000 - 35,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Technical
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Mechanical Design Engineer
 
Looking for a hands-on design role where you can build on your experience and keep growing?
 
This Mechanical Design Engineer role gives you real technical work, variety, and the chance to develop your skills in one of the fastest-growing industries around.
 
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key part in taking mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture, working as part of a close design team. You'll use your SolidWorks skills to produce high-quality air-containment solutions and improve energy efficiency, supporting the delivery of bespoke products for an industry whose importance is growing fast on the back of AI and surging digital demand. This is an ideal move for a designer with some experience behind them who wants varied, hands-on work and the room to develop further.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Contributing to mechanical design projects from concept through to production release
  • Producing detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
  • Creating conceptual layouts, schematics, sheet metal designs, and specification documents
  • Checking your own design work for accuracy, manufacturability, and adherence to standards
  • Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues during production
  • Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks to help meet project deadlines
  • Supporting procurement with materials knowledge, technical input, and design-for-manufacture improvements
 
Skills and Experience
To do well as a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll need:
  • Some proven experience in a mechanical design role
  • Strong SolidWorks capability, including CAD, Sheet Metal, Assemblies, and Weldments
  • Solid mechanical engineering knowledge with a practical understanding of manufacturing processes
  • The ability to interpret and translate site survey data into accurate designs
  • Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down technical issues
  • A degree or HND in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
  • A collaborative approach and the willingness to learn from those around you
 
Pay and Benefits
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will receive:
  • Salary circa £35,000 per annum
  • Monday to Friday, office-based
  • The chance to work on innovative products in a fast-growing sector
  • Training and support to develop your skills further
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment
 
Ready to apply?
This Mechanical Design Engineer role offers genuinely varied, hands-on design work with the room to grow, ideal for someone ready to build on their experience and develop their engineering career. If you want technical work that matters and a team that will back your development, apply today as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Mechanical Design Engineer role?
RecruitMint is hiring for the Mechanical Design Engineer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Mechanical Design Engineer job located?
The Mechanical Design Engineer role with RecruitMint is based in Huntingdon, GB.
What does the Mechanical Design Engineer role pay?
RecruitMint lists the Mechanical Design Engineer role at GBP 30,000–35,000 per year.
Is the Mechanical Design Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at RecruitMint.
What experience level is the Mechanical Design Engineer role?
The Mechanical Design Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer role at RecruitMint?
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