Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Derby. This role involves designing bespoke machinery and producing detailed drawings, requiring strong skills in Autodesk Inventor and knowledge of conveyors. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and progression within a stable company environment.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in mechanical design, specifically in conveyors and machinery.
• Experience in designing special-purpose machinery is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Knowledge of Vault

Experience with conveyors

Machinery design experience

Ability to manage workload

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Inventor

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
• Knowledge of Vault and AutoCAD
• Experience with conveyors, machinery, or handling equipment
• Previous special-purpose machinery experience highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage workload to deadlines

Reference Number: BBBH261327

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.