2x Mechanical Design Engineers

Owen Daniels; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer to own the design process from concept to production for agricultural machinery in Knutsford. The role covers mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems with hands-on CAD modeling and prototyping.

The position is permanent with hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:15pm. Salary is dependant on experience, reflecting the level of responsibility and impact on field-ready equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in machinery, mechanical or mechatronic system design.
• Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Experience integrating mechanical systems with electrical components, sensors, actuators and controls.
• Good understanding of tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing machined components and fabrications.
• Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Previous agricultural machinery experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop agricultural machinery from initial concept through to commercial production.
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop practical mechanical solutions, including machined components and fabrications, designed for demanding field conditions.
• Support the integration of hydraulic and electrical systems, including actuators, motors, sensors and control technologies.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation and ongoing product development.

Skills

3+ years experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a Mechanical or Mechatronics Design Engineer looking for the opportunity to take full ownership of your designs from concept through to production?

Our client, an award-winning agricultural machinery manufacturer, is looking for a Mechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer to join their team and help develop the next generation of robust, field-ready machinery. You’ll work across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, seeing your designs progress from initial concepts and 3D models through to prototyping, validation and real-world agricultural use.

Mechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer

Permanent

Salary :Dependent on experience

Working hours:Mon- Fri- 8:00am–5:15pm

Location : Knutsford

Mechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer

Job Description

• Design and develop agricultural machinery from initial concept through to commercial production.
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop practical mechanical solutions, including machined components and fabrications, designed for demanding field conditions.
• Support the integration of hydraulic and electrical systems, including actuators, motors, sensors and control technologies.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation and ongoing product development.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in machinery, mechanical or mechatronic system design.
• Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Experience integrating mechanical systems with electrical components, sensors, actuators and controls.
• Good understanding of tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing machined components and fabrications.
• Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Previous agricultural machinery experience would be advantageous.

Company Benefits

• Opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to production.
• Work on innovative machinery with real-world industry impact.
• See your designs progress from CAD and prototypes into commercial agricultural use.
• Work across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and automated systems.