Mechanical Design Engineer

RGS Global Careers; Beeston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Beeston is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer skilled in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor. You will collaborate within a design team to create bespoke machinery for packaging and processing. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000, site-based in Bedfordshire, with opportunities to innovate and enhance automated designs.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor skills.
• Experience designing automated machinery.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Designing machinery, assemblies, and components.
• Applying a systems engineering approach.
• Producing accurate 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Supporting production teams for practicality of designs.
• Carrying out FEA to validate designs.

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Machinery & Automation

£45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

Location : Bedfordshire (Site-Based Role)

Are you a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks or Inventor skills and experience designing automated machinery?

Join a growing manufacturer where you'll design, develop, and refine special-purpose equipment used across the packaging and processing sector.

The Role

You'll work within a collaborative design team delivering end-to-end mechanical design for bespoke filling and packaging machinery. This is a practical, varied role perfect for someone with a systems mindset and a passion for building robust, efficient machines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing machinery, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Applying a systems engineering approach to integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated elements
• Producing accurate 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Supporting the production team to ensure designs are practical, efficient and easy to assemble
• Carrying out FEA to validate and optimise designs
• Applying GD&T for tolerance, …