Mechanical Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join their Crawley team. The role involves full-cycle mechanical design focusing on innovative engineering projects, offering long-term stability and growth opportunities. Candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills and experience with CAD software, aiming to contribute directly to global engineering solutions.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing with service

5% pension increasing to 8% after qualifying period

Private healthcare after 2–3 years

All out-of-pocket travel expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of industrial mechanical design experience.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience in sheet metal and special-purpose machinery design.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of special purpose machinery using CAD.
• Produce and maintain technical drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with production and testing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Proficiency in 3D and 2D design software

Hands-on experience designing machinery

Project management

Fluent English

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Mechanical

Autodesk Vault

Job description

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Managing Director at Mansell Recruitment Group

Location: Crawley, West Sussex (On-site, no hybrid working)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected manufacturer of special purpose machinery, for the appointment of an experienced Design Engineer to join their well-established team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented mechanical design professional to contribute to innovative engineering projects within a technically driven and globally operating organisation. This role is strictly on-site and offers long-term stability and clear progression potential for the right individual.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for the full cycle of mechanical design – from concept through to integration – using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical. Your work will directly contribute to the development and delivery of custom-engineered solutions for clients across the globe.

This role requires hands-on engagement with the production and testing teams, a practical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent design tasks under tight timescales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of special purpose machinery using 2D and 3D CAD software
• Produce and maintain technical drawings, BOMs, and documentation
• Collaborate with assembly and test technicians to ensure design feasibility
• Offer practical, cost-effective solutions to design changes or modifications
• Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to clarify requirements and support installation
• Conduct occasional travel, both UK and overseas, for client site visits
• Provide technical support to internal departments and external customers
• Maintain design records and manage issue levels within the MRP system
• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (Product Design degrees not suitable)
• Minimum 8 years of industrial mechanical design experience
• Proficiency in 3D and 2D design software (preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical)
• Hands-on experience designing machinery such as conveyors, packaging, or other mechanical systems
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects with strict deadlines
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Unrestricted worldwide travel availability
• Full UK manual or automatic driving licence
• Experience using Autodesk Vault
• Exposure to sheet metal and special-purpose machinery design
• Practical interest in mechanical hobbies
• Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 – 17:15
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 5% pension from start, increasing to 8% after qualifying period
• Private healthcare after 2–3 years
• All out-of-pocket travel expenses reimbursed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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