Mechanical Design Engineer

Service Service; Broadland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Service is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex design work and act as a senior technical expert. You will work hands-on on mechanical structures, rotating drives, and control systems, guiding cross-functional teams and shaping innovative engineering solutions.

With proven experience in mechanical design and expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, you will mentor junior engineers and deliver detailed drawings, while ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant mechanical design experience in complex or safety-critical environments.
• Expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for drawings and 3D models.
• Proven ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, graduates, or apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative mechanical designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Lead technical problem-solving with hands-on expertise and mentoring.
• Develop and update product documentation, datasheets, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, certification, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and project teams to deliver on time.
• Share progress and insights through design reviews and technical reports.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

This is a great role for a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges, looking to step into a senior technical expert type role and take the lead in designing mechanical systems that meet the highest industry standards.

This is a hands-on design role working with mechanical structures, rotating drives, and control systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in shaping innovative engineering solutions.

The main elements of the role will include:

• Creating innovative mechanical designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Leading technical problem-solving with hands-on expertise and mentoring emerging talent
• Developing and updating product documentation, datasheets, and specifications
• Ensuring all designs comply with safety, certification, and industry standards
• Collaborating closely with production, operations, and project teams to bring ideas to life on time
• Sharing your progress and insights through design reviews and clear technical reports

About the person:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in mechanical design, ideally in complex or safety-critical environments
• Expertise in Autodesk Product Design Suite (Inventor & AutoCAD)
• Proven ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and 3D models
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, graduates, or apprentices