Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design components and assemblies in SolidWorks for robotic automation systems. The role emphasizes 3D modelling, 2D drawings and BOMs to support manufacturing.

Based in Bedfordshire, the permanent position offers a salary of GBP45,000–GBP55,000 (DOE), Monday to Friday, and an opportunity to develop robust production-ready designs while collaborating closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar design–focused engineering role
• Proficient in SolidWorks, with strong 3D modelling and 2D drawing capabilities
• Experience designing mechanical components, assemblies, and machinery
• Background in robotics, automation, special–purpose machinery, or similar engineering environments would be advantageous
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Good understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Strong problem–solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, ideally for robotic automation systems or similar machinery
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacture
• Develop design solutions from initial concepts through to production
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and cost–effective
• Review and modify existing designs, supporting product improvements and resolving technical issues
• Ensure engineering drawings and documentation are maintained accurately and in line with project requirements

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

3D modelling

2D drawings

BOMs for manufacture

Robotics/automation background

Engineering problem-solving

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have strong SolidWorks experience and a background in designing mechanical components, ideally within robotics or automation? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
Our client, a specialist engineering and automation business, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical design background, with experience producing 3D models, 2D engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support manufacturing. Experience designing robotic automation components or similar machinery would be highly advantageous.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Permanent Position
Salary: GBP45,000–GBP55,000 (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Bedfordshire

Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, ideally for robotic automation systems or similar machinery
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacture
• Develop design solutions from initial concepts through to production
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and cost–effective
• Review and modify existing designs, supporting product improvements and resolving technical issues
• Ensure engineering drawings and documentation are maintained accurately and in line with project requirements

Mechanical Design Engineer
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar design–focused engineering role
• Proficient in SolidWorks, with strong 3D modelling and 2D drawing capabilities
• Experience designing mechanical components, assemblies, and machinery
• Background in robotics, automation, special–purpose machinery, or similar engineering environments would be advantageous
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Good understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Strong problem–solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team