Mechanical Design Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Accrington, Lancashire. The role focuses on hands-on design for manufacture, taking projects from enquiry to production with a strong emphasis on SolidWorks modelling and production-ready drawings.

You will work across aerospace, automotive, and green technologies, benefiting from training and real project responsibility to drive products to market. Salary£40,000–£50,000 with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience.
• Experience with 3D design tools.
• Formal engineering qualification (Degree, HNC, etc).

Responsibilities

• Design for manufacture from enquiry through to production.
• Create 2D and 3D SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support manufacturing to ensure smooth shop-floor release.

Skills

Mechanical Design Experience

3D Design experience

Education

Formal engineering qualification (Degree, HNC etc)

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Accrington, Lancashire
40,000– 50,000
Monday – Friday, 40 hours (Half day Friday)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a hands–on design for manufacture role, with genuine room to grow alongside a stable, expanding business?

Due to expansion, my client is looking for a mechanical design engineer, supporting customer projects across aerospace, automotive and green technologies.

This is a varied and fast–paced role, with many projects working to quick turnaround times. You will benefit from excellent one on one training from an experienced team, and within the role you will take projects from initial customer requirements through to production release. You will create 3D models in Solidworks, ensuring manufacturing drawings are fully optimised for machining, assembly, and practical shop–floor execution.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a mechanical design engineer role, working on projects in growing and stable industries, for a well–established manufacturing company offering training and future career progression.

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The Role:

Mechanical Design Engineer
Design for manufacture, working on projects from enquiry through to production
2D & 3D Design (Solidworks)

The Candidate:

Mechanical Design Experience
3D Design experience
Formal engineering qualification (Degree, HNC etc)

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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