Mechanical Design Engineer

Mploy Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mploy Group in Cheltenham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team working on special purpose machinery and industrial equipment. The role involves designing, modelling and approving components from concept to manufacture.

You will create accurate 3D CAD models using Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD, apply GD&T, and collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality machinery on time.

Qualifications

• Experience designing machinery or industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to produce accurate 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in project-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for industrial machinery.
• Produce 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support projects from concept to manufacture.
• Identify and resolve design-related problems.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

GD&T

Project-based work

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery / Industrial Equipment

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Up to £50,000

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Mploy Group is working with a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business that designs, manufactures and supplies innovative machinery and equipment to a range of industrial customers.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, the business is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its manufacturing facility in Cheltenham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded Design Engineer who enjoys working within a smaller, hands-on engineering environment where you can see projects progress from initial design through to manufacture and completed machinery.

The Role

• Work as part of a small, multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing team.
• Design and develop mechanical systems, components and assemblies for industrial machinery.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across design, manufacturing and equipment development.
• Support projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture and completion.
• Ensure designs are accurate, practical, manufacturable and delivered within agreed timescales.
• Apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles throughout projects.
• Work with geometrical dimensioning, tolerances and engineering drawings.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and other areas of the engineering function.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and design-related problems.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing machinery and equipment.
• Contribute ideas that improve engineering processes and the wider business.
• Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of your engineering work.

What We're Looking For

• A suitably qualified Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Experience within mechanical design, ideally in a project-led engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing machinery, industrial equipment or mechanical assemblies would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within special purpose machinery, automation, manufacturing, capital equipment or industrial engineering would be beneficial.
• An innovative, practical and solutions-focused approach to engineering.
• Keen to develop new technical skills and broaden your engineering capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a small multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for variety, ownership and genuine involvement in the development of specialist machinery and equipment.