Mechanical Design Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group in Bedfordshire is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design machines with moving parts and complex assemblies. You'll create systems that interact smoothly and reliably, with hands-on design work influencing real-world performance.

The role emphasizes developing motion systems, actuated components, and integrated mechanisms, with collaboration across production teams to resolve issues during build, test, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience designing machinery, mechanisms, or equipment with multiple moving parts.
• Ability to foresee mechanical issues before they occur with strong spatial intuition.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and mechanical design principles.
• Problem–solving mindset and hands-on engineering approach.
• Willingness to learn new systems and mechanical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems with moving parts, linkages, actuators, and motion control elements.
• Develop mechanisms that integrate motors, drives, pneumatics, or other actuation methods.
• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve mechanical issues during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Analyse mechanical interactions to prevent clashes, misalignments, and design–phase failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical designs and engineering processes.

Skills

Mechanical movement

Kinematics

Spatial reasoning

3D CAD

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: GBP40,000 to GBP50,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Onsite working with some flexibility

We re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys designing machines that move. If you thrive on solving mechanical challenges, developing intricate mechanisms, and creating systems that interact smoothly and reliably, this role offers the variety and technical depth you ll enjoy.

About the Role

You ll be involved in the design and development of bespoke mechanical systems containing multiple moving parts, assemblies, and mechanisms. This includes motion systems, actuated components, and mechanically complex assemblies that require strong spatial awareness and an intuitive understanding of how machines behave.

This is a hands on design role where your work directly influences how equipment performs in real–world operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems with moving parts, linkages, actuators, and motion control elements.
• Develop mechanisms that integrate motors, drives, pneumatics, or other actuation methods.
• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve mechanical issues during build, testing, and commissioning.
• Analyse mechanical interactions to prevent clashes, misalignments, and design–phase failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical designs and engineering processes.

What You ll Bring

• Strong understanding of mechanical movement, kinematics, and how components interact.
• Experience designing machinery, mechanisms, or equipment with multiple moving parts.
• Ability to foresee mechanical issues before they occur excellent spatial and mechanical intuition.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and mechanical design principles.
• Problem–solving mindset and willingness to get involved in hands–on engineering.
• Enthusiasm to learn new systems, products and mechanical disciplines.

Nice–to–Have Experience

• Exposure to automation, motion systems, or actuated machinery.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or thermal/mechanical systems.
• Background in tooling, moulding, or precision mechanical assemblies.

Who This Suits

• Engineers who enjoy designing mechanisms rather than static components.
• People who want variety across different types of machinery.
• Junior to mid–level engineers with strong mechanical instincts and eagerness to grow.
• Individuals who like seeing their designs built, tested, and refined.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.

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