Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - End-to-End Projects

Regional Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Leicestershire-based business that delivers bespoke mechanical systems, including ducting, filtration, fans and metal enclosures. The role requires taking ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

You will work on fabricated and sheet metal components, use AutoCAD, and support 3D design initiatives as the company moves forward. The position offers autonomy and opportunities to lead from cradle to grave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Experience designing bespoke fabricated and sheet metal components.
• Confident building strong relationships with customers.
• Ability to take responsibility for a whole project from design through to delivery.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Supporting mechanical engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from sales handover through to customer delivery.
• Carry out customer site inspections, take measurements and ensure equipment layouts are fit for purpose.
• Order bought–out items including control panels, ATEX valves and seals.
• Produce manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Design ducting, air valves, fans, impellers and filter panels.
• Produce overview and plan–view layouts showing how equipment will fit within customer plants.
• Carry out calculations for air flow, pressure drops, filter sizing and air volume.
• Maintain regular customer contact throughout the design and manufacturing process.
• Manage customer change requests through the design process and keep clients updated on project delivery.
• Work with the company's recent Fusion investment as the business moves towards 3D design longer term

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal components

Customer relationships

Project ownership

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Regional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Leicestershire-based business that delivers bespoke mechanical systems, including ducting, filtration, fans and metal enclosures. The role requires taking ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

You will work on fabricated and sheet metal components, use AutoCAD, and support 3D design initiatives as the company moves forward. The position offers autonomy and opportunities to lead from cradle to grave.