Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Machinery & Systems

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Desborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Desborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a long-established UK engineering specialist within a major parent group.

You will design heavy-duty equipment, produce concepts, 3D CAD models, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks, and carry out calculations to validate designs.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong SolidWorks experience required; hydraulics/pneumatics/electrics know-how considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD modelling and structural analysis experience.
• Ability to perform design calculations to justify concepts.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with metal fabrication exposure.

Responsibilities

• Produce concepts, 3D CAD models, and detail drawings for steel structures, sheet metal work, and mechanisms using SolidWorks.
• Carry out technical calculations to justify designs, ensure structural integrity, and validate decision-making.
• Lead design aspects of new product development, ensuring all products comply with strict legislative, safety, and goods vehicle criteria.
• Provide clear technical guidance to manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams to achieve required specifications at best cost.
• Design and integrate ancillary systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrics.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Design calculations

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Hydraulics/Pneumatics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Desborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a long-established UK engineering specialist within a major parent group.

You will design heavy-duty equipment, produce concepts, 3D CAD models, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks, and carry out calculations to validate designs.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong SolidWorks experience required; hydraulics/pneumatics/electrics know-how considered a bonus.