Mechanical Design Engineer

Redwood Search; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Accrington is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their skilled team. You will design and develop innovative products using Autodesk Inventor, as well as enhance existing designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Varied and challenging projects

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to develop engineering expertise

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or completed Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Strong experience in mechanical design and project management.
• Skilled in 3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using 3D CAD software.
• Update existing products to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Produce drawings, calculations, FEA analysis and supporting documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of equipment for oil & gas, subsea, renewables, nuclear and industrial applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled design team where you will work on projects from concept through to completion, as well as improving and updating existing products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor).
• Update existing products to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Produce drawings, calculations, FEA analysis and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with customers on enquiries and represent the company at visits and trade shows.
• Peer review engineering work to ensure accuracy and compliance with ISO9001.
• Work closely with CNC machining and production teams to ensure designs are fit for manufacture.
• Build and test prototypes in-house.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or completed Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Strong experience in mechanical design and project management.
• Skilled in 3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting (Inventor/Vault preferred).
• Knowledge of design for manufacture principles.
• Able to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Hydraulics and customer-facing experience desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Varied and challenging projects
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your engineering expertise

If you are a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer with the right skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV!

Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, CAD Engineer, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, 3D CAD, 2D Drafting, FEA, ISO9001, Design for Manufacture, CNC, Engineering Projects, Hydraulics, Subsea, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Renewables, Nuclear Engineering, Industrial Equipment