Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a full-time position based on-site in Dorset. This role involves creating innovative designs throughout the product lifecycle in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have 3-5 years of mechanical design experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The salary is approximately £40K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' proven experience in mechanical design.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to production.
• An understanding of how materials and thermal factors influence design.

Responsibilities

• Turn concepts into high-quality mechanical designs.
• Ensure designs meet demanding standards through reviews.
• Act as a technical point of contact across teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project delivery

Collaboration

Material evaluation

Industry standards awareness

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer, bolton, greater manchester

Client:

Fortress Recruit Ltd

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading engineering organisation in their search for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their specialist team based in Dorset.

This role offers the chance to be involved across the full product lifecycle, shaping early design concepts through to supporting manufacturing, testing, and certification. You’ll be creating innovative, high-performance solutions for demanding environments, while developing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Turning concepts into high-quality mechanical designs and documentation that support real-world performance.
• Playing a key role in testing, validation, and reviews to ensure designs meet demanding standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Acting as a technical point of contact across teams and with external partners, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Evaluating materials and manufacturing approaches, and contributing to certification and compliance activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years’ proven experience in mechanical design with experience delivering projects from concept through to production.
• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or equivalent)
• An understanding of how materials, thermal factors, and motion systems influence robust product design.
• Awareness of industry standards and compliance requirements, with the ability to apply them effectively in real projects.
• Eligibility to gain security clearance (5 years residency in the UK without sponsorship requirement)

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering environment where your ideas and input matter. You’ll be given the opportunity to contribute to real-world problem-solving, and grow your technical skills in a supportive, innovation-driven team.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Dorset. On offer is a salary of c£40K plus benefits package. For a full job description or confidential chat, contact [e-mail] or call Becki directly.

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom