Mechanical Design Engineer

Luton Bennett; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Bennett is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Leicester-based role. You will design bespoke machinery using SolidWorks, ensuring projects meet time and budget targets while selecting materials and components.

The role requires 3D modelling experience, a mechanical engineering degree and familiarity with rotating equipment; you will work in a small design team with regular reviews. On-site with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• 3D modelling experience using SolidWorks or similar
• Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
• Experience in mechanical machine design
• Ability to design rotating machinery

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery using SolidWorks
• Participate in design reviews and monitor deadlines
• Select materials and components with cost/quality focus
• Ensure BOMs are updated and documentation is current
• Visit suppliers as required

Skills

3D modelling

Mechanical design

Rotating equipment

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicester

GBP35,000 to GBP60,000 Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Overtime + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance (4x Salary) + Uniform + Free Parking + Company Bonus + Relocation Assistance

37.5 Hours Monday to Thursday 08:00–12:30, 13:00–16:30, Friday 08:00–13:30

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a professional and growing producer of bespoke machinery used in manufacturing. The company have a niche product range and an excellent reputation and are hiring due to continued growth.

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with knowledge of machinery design, mechanisms or moving mechanical systems. You will have 3D modelling experience (with SolidWorks or similar) but can come from any industry background.

Joining a small design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for using SolidWorks for the full design and detailing of rotating machinery, ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget. You will be responsible for selecting materials and components.

The Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Using SolidWorks to design bespoke machinery
• Participate in regular design reviews and monitor progress against deadlines
• Selection of materials and components with cost and quality in mind
• Ensuring BOMs are updated
• Work with project team to ensure all documentation is up to date and recorded
• Visit suppliers when required

The Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate:

• Experience within mechanical machine design
• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering (or similar)
• Experience using SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD package)
• Any industry background ideally rotating equipment