Mechanical Design Engineer

Talent Curve Recruitment; Bangor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fabrication firm in Bangor is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves using CAD to manage design projects through to manufacture, ensuring efficiency and quality. This hands-on position offers a stable setup with opportunities for progression and involvement in diverse projects across various sectors, including aerospace and manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Stable role with long-term security

Opportunity for career progression

Varied projects across multiple sectors

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within fabrication or a related field.
• Strong CAD skills with the ability to take concepts through to production.
• A practical mindset and the ability to work alongside fabrication teams.
• An eye for efficiency and quality in design.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to take concepts right through to manufacture.
• Work closely with the fabrication team to ensure practical designs.
• Engage in a hands-on design role and see projects from concept to product.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Machinery design

3D design software

Mechanical Product Design

Stress Analysis

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer – Bangor, County Down

We’re working with a long-standing fabrication firm in Bangor who are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. With strong local roots and the backing of a larger group, they’re well set for growth and can offer the right person both stability and progression.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be using CAD to take concepts right through to manufacture, working closely with the fabrication team to make sure designs are practical, efficient, and built to last. Projects vary from precision components through to large-scale assemblies, covering sectors like aerospace, utilities, and manufacturing – so there’s plenty of variety to keep you engaged. This is a hands-on design role where you’ll actually get to see your work go from drawing board to finished product, not just sit on a screen. If you’re after a steady setup with a good mix of projects and a chance to grow with the company, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll need

• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within fabrication or a related field
• Strong CAD skills with the ability to take concepts through to production
• A practical mindset and the ability to work alongside fabrication teams
• An eye for efficiency and quality in design

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary package
• Stable role with long-term security
• Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sectors
• Backing of a larger group with career progression potential

Skills

• Mechanical design
• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD
• Machinery design
• 3D design software
• Mechanical Product Design
• Stress Analysis