Mechanical Design Engineer

Luton Bennett; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Braunstone Town is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke machinery. The ideal candidate should have 3D modelling experience, preferably with SolidWorks, and be ready to join a supportive design team. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £50,000 plus various benefits including holidays and a company bonus.

Benefits

Overtime

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Life Assurance (4x Salary)

Uniform

Parking

Company Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience within mechanical design is essential.
• Must have familiarity with SolidWorks or similar software.
• Any industry background is acceptable, though rotating equipment experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to design bespoke machinery.
• Participate in design reviews and track project deadlines.
• Select materials and components with cost and quality in mind.
• Ensure BOMs are updated.
• Work with the project team for documentation accuracy.
• Visit suppliers as required.

Skills

3D modelling experience

Mechanical design experience

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicester

£35,000 to £50,000 Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Overtime + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance (4x Salary) + Uniform + Parking + Company Bonus

37.5 Hours Monday to Thursday 08:00-12:30, 13:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-13:30

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a professional and growing producer of bespoke machinery used in manufacturing. The company have a niche product range and an excellent reputation and are hiring due to continued growth.

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or a Junior Design Engineer looking to gain further experience within a supportive team. You will have 3D modelling experience (with SolidWorks or similar) but can come from any industry background.

Joining a small design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for using SolidWorks for the full design and detailing of rotating machinery, ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget. You will be responsible for selecting materials and components.

Responsibilities

• Using SolidWorks to design bespoke machinery
• Participate in regular design reviews and monitor progress against deadlines
• Selection of materials and components with cost and quality in mind
• Ensuring BOMs are updated
• Work with project team to ensure all documentation is up to date and recorded
• Visit suppliers when required

Qualifications

• Experience within mechanical design
• Experience using SolidWorks (or similar)
• Any industry background - ideally rotating equipment