Design Engineer – Mechanical / Machined Components in Stockport, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Stockport is seeking a Design Engineer to develop mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CAD software like SolidWorks. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 along with professional development opportunities in a stable company environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Professional development opportunities

Technical ownership and autonomy

Qualifications

• Solid experience designing machined components and assemblies.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop mechanical designs and 3D models using CAD software.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and procurement.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving ability

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Overview

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Role

Design Engineer – Mechanical / Machined Components

Stockport | Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Are you a mechanically minded Design Engineer with a passion for precision engineering and product development? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer supplying engineered products to global industrial markets — where quality, reliability and innovation are at the core of everything they do.

The Role

You’ll join a close-knit engineering team responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies — from concept through to manufacture. Working with CNC-machined parts, enclosures and precision fittings, you’ll turn ideas into robust, cost-effective, production-ready designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop mechanical designs and 3D models using CAD software
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs and documentation
• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure designs are optimised for machining and assembly
• Support prototype builds, testing and product validation
• Drive continuous improvement of existing designs for performance and cost
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality and procurement

About You

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Solid experience designing machined components and assemblies
• Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or similar)
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing and manufacturing processes (CNC, turning, milling)
• Hands-on approach with an eye for detail and problem-solving
• Confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Stable, long-established manufacturer with global reach
• Genuine technical ownership and autonomy
• Professional development and progression opportunities

If you’re ready to design products that make a difference in challenging industrial environments, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat

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