Mechanical Design Engineer

Modus Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead projects from concept to commissioning. You will focus on designing bespoke machinery for packaging and food processing industries, utilizing SolidWorks for 3D modeling. This Full-Time, Permanent role offers excellent career growth opportunities in a modern facility. Join us to make a significant impact in manufacturing environments, with machines valued at over £350,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing bespoke machinery for packaging, food processing, conveyors, or robotic systems.
• Hands-on experience taking mechanical designs from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to create accurate 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Design mechanical components for packaging machines.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Project management

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Were looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering team based in Derby!

Were specifically seeking engineers with experience designing bespoke machinery used in packaging, food processing, conveyors, or robotic systems within production or process environments.

This is a hands‑on, project‑led role where you'll take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to commissioning. Each machine you design is high‑value, worth approximately £350,000+, and has a real impact in live manufacturing settings. You'll be working in a modern, clean, and highly organised facility an environment designed to help engineers excel.

This is a Full‑Time, Permanent position offering excellent career growth opportunities!

What you'll be doing

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from initial concept through to on‑site commissioning
• Design mechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies for packaging machines
• Create accurate 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks