Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering company in Derby is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design conveyors and bespoke machinery solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with Inventor and a background in machinery or material handling systems. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 plus training and progression opportunities in a stable environment.

Benefits

Training

Career progression

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in design of conveyors, machinery or material handling systems.
• Ability to produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings.
• Knowledge of special-purpose machinery design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design conveyors and food processing equipment.
• Produce detailed drawings of new and existing designs.
• Support development of special-purpose machinery.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Experience with conveyor systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Derby

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Training + Progression + Holiday + Pension

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business? With decades of engineering experience, this company is a trusted provider of bespoke equipment. They deliver innovative solutions across the UK and internationally, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical excellence. On offer is the chance to utilise your design expertise within a stable and professional environment, with opportunities to develop and progress your career.

Working within this established design team provides the opportunity to develop bespoke machinery solutions, using your Inventor skills to deliver high-quality outputs on key projects. The day-to-day of this role includes producing detailed 2D and 3D drawings, designing conveyors and special-purpose machinery, and supporting project delivery through collaboration with other engineers and project teams.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Inventor knowledge and a background in conveyors, machinery, or material handling systems. Candidates with experience in special-purpose machinery design would be advantageous.

The Role

• Design of conveyors and food processing equipment
• Produce detailed drawings of new and existing designs
• Work with Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD
• Support development of special-purpose machinery
• Full-time, permanent position

The Person

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor/Vault and AutoCAD
• Experience with conveyors, machinery, handling equipment, or special-purpose machinery (experience highly desirable)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload to deadlines

Reference Number: BBBH

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click Apply Now or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.