Design Engineer (Mechanical)

EMT Talent Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMT Talent Limited is recruiting a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer in the Derby area. The role involves producing detailed 2D/3D designs for bespoke machinery, collaborating with engineering, production, and project teams, and engaging with customers and suppliers to ensure accurate technical delivery.

Candidates should bring strong CAD skills across Inventor, SolidWorks and AutoCAD, plus experience managing multiple projects through from concept to manufacture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 2D/3D mechanical designs for bespoke machinery and equipment.
• Strong CAD capability across Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Full lifecycle design experience from concept to manufacture.
• Understanding of fabrication, tolerances, and manufacturing constraints.
• Clear communication with internal teams and customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs for bespoke machinery and equipment
• Working closely with internal engineering, production, and project teams
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure clear technical delivery
• Supporting design improvements, standardisation, and optimisation of existing systems
• Contributing to problem-solving and engineering development discussions

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project delivery

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

EMT talent works in partnership with a range of established engineering and project related manufacturing businesses across Derbyshire and the surrounding region, specialising in bespoke machinery, automation systems, and special-purpose equipment.

We support skilled Design Engineers in finding roles that genuinely align with their experience, interests, and long-term career direction - rather than simply placing candidates into a high-volume application/ interview process.

Whether you're looking for more variety in your work, a step up in responsibility, a more technically challenging environment, improved pay and benefits, or greater flexibility including hybrid working, we focus on matching you with roles that actually reflect what you want next in your career.

The roles we recruit for:

We are currently recruiting for hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer permanent positions within well-established manufacturers of custom-built and bespoke machinery.

These roles typically involve working across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture, build and installation.

You will be responsible for:

• Producing detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs for bespoke machinery and equipment
• Working closely with internal engineering, production, and project teams
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure clear technical delivery
• Supporting design improvements, standardisation, and optimisation of existing systems
• Contributing to problem-solving and engineering development discussions

What our clients are looking for

We are predominantly keen to speak with engineers who have experience in:

• Mechanical design within machinery, automation, or special purpose equipment
• Strong CAD capability (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Full lifecycle design from concept through to manufacture
• Practical understanding of fabrication, tolerances, and manufacturing constraints
• Confident communication with internal teams and customers
• Strong problem-solving ability and hands-on engineering mindset
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively