Mechanical Design Engineer

CKB Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established business specializing in bespoke machinery for various industries. This role offers opportunities for hands-on project involvement from concept to assembly, with training provided. Ideal candidates have experience in mechanical engineering, CAD proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits include health care and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Training Provided

Private Health Care

21 Day Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Early Finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in machinery or under 5 years in mechanical engineering.
• Basic mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and drawings for products and automation systems.
• Manage projects from concept to production.
• Support prototyping and design validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams.
• Ensure designs meet safety and quality requirements.
• Identify improvements to optimize performance.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the next step in your career? This role offers the chance to join a well–established engineering and automation business that designs and builds bespoke machinery for a wide range of industries. Youʼll be involved in exciting projects from concept through to delivery, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and progress your career as the company continues to grow.

Our client is a leading engineering and automation solutions provider, specialising in the design, assembly and integration of bespoke equipment for the manufacturing sector. Their focus is on automating complex, labour–intensive processes, helping businesses in areas such as food, packaging and wider manufacturing improve efficiency and productivity.

Role

We’re looking for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join them to get hands–on experience designing and building custom machinery, developing your skills while contributing to exciting engineering projects from concept to assembly.

Requirements

• 5 Years Experience within machinery / Under 5 Years experience with Mechanical Engineering related field
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks)
• Basic mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge
• Strong problem–solving skills
• Good teamwork and communication

What you’ll be doing

• Create 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for products and automation systems
• Manage projects from concept to production
• Support prototyping, testing, and design validation
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and quality teams
• Ensure designs meet standards, safety, and quality requirements
• Identify improvements to optimize performance and cost

Benefits

GBP30,000 – GBP50,000 + Training Provided + Private Health Care

21 Day Annual leave + Bank Holidays + Monday to Friday / Early Finishes on Fridays

To apply

To apply for this role:

Please submit your cv or contact Tony at CKB Recruitment