Mechanical Design Engineer

Actio Recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Actio Recruitment in Accrington is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering manufacturer. You will design bespoke mechanical products from concept through production, creating detailed machining and assembly drawings and BOMs.

The role requires strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), an Engineering qualification (HNC or above), and experience in manufacturing. You will contribute within a small, skilled team and work to ISO 9001 standards, with salary

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical design experience.
• Strong 3D CAD skills.
• SolidWorks experience desirable.
• Understanding of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working within a small engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design from initial concept through to production
• Produce detailed machining and assembly drawings
• 3D CAD design, ideally using SolidWorks
• Create BOMs and new part numbers
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Maintain and update existing engineering drawings
• Support new products through the manufacturing process
• Design jigs, fixtures and assembly aids
• Work within ISO 9001 document control procedures

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Education

HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - £40,000 - £45,000

Accrington

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a successful and growing engineering manufacturer based in Accrington.

You will be joining a small, experienced engineering team and working on the development of bespoke mechanical products for specialist vehicle and industrial applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Mechanical design from initial concept through to production
• Produce detailed machining and assembly drawings
• 3D CAD design, ideally using SolidWorks
• Create BOMs and new part numbers
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Maintain and update existing engineering drawings
• Support new products through the manufacturing process
• Design jigs, fixtures and assembly aids
• Work within ISO 9001 document control procedures

What we're looking for:

• HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Previous mechanical design experience
• Strong 3D CAD skills
• SolidWorks experience desirable
• Understanding of manufacturing and machining processes
• Self-motivated and comfortable working within a small engineering team

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Accrington

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist engineering business offering varied design work, technical challenges and ongoing product training.