Mechanical Design Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global engineering company as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Blackburn. You will lead innovative mechanical design projects, ensuring compliance and delivering high-value engineering solutions. Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive holiday benefits, and a dynamic team environment focused on growth and flexibility.

Benefits

4-day working week

Flexible hours

25+ days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension (3% employer contribution)

Health cash plan

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Strong experience with special purpose machinery or industrial equipment.
• Proven proficiency in mechanical engineering calculations.
• Ability to mentor and manage junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept to completion.
• Create detailed specifications, project plans, and risk assessments.
• Conduct engineering calculations and design reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional Communication

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Education

HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD (Inventor, Solidworks)

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Blackburn
Salary: 45,000 – 55,000 (DOE)
4–day working week Flexible hours 25+ days holiday + bank holidays Pension Death in service Health cash plan

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in precision engineering and complex machinery design. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and growing team, delivering end–to–end mechanical solutions for high–value engineering projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead mechanical design from concept to completion, ensuring Machinery Directive compliance.
• Create detailed specifications, project plans, and risk assessments including FMEA.
• Deliver designs using 3D CAD (Inventor, Solidworks or similar) and manage documentation, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct engineering calculations and design reviews.
• Liaise cross–functionally with production, sales, and suppliers.
• Provide ongoing support during commissioning and offer customer technical assistance.
• Mentor and manage junior engineers.

What you'll need to succeed:

• HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor or similar).
• Proven experience with special purpose machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong grasp of hydraulics/pneumatics, and mechanical engineering calculations.
• Strong project management and cross–functional communication skills

Why join us?

• Excellent staff retention and a dynamic working environment with diverse product lines.
• 4–day working week (Mon–Thu, 4x9.5 hrs) for a true work–life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which is quite competitive – especially with the 4–day week.
• Flexible start times.
• Company pension (3% employer contribution).
• 3x death–in–service cover.
• Health cash plan and salary sacrifice schemes (optional).

Ready to engineer smarter, better, and more rewarding solutions?
Apply now and become part of a company that values innovation, growth, and flexibility.