Mechanical Design Engineer

Moorland Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to review mechanical designs for compliance and quality. Join during a growth phase, contributing to high-impact projects in a flexible working environment, while advancing your career within a supportive team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design and quality control.
• Experience in design checking or consultancy in manufacturing.
• Proficient in interpreting CAD models and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify mechanical designs for compliance with standards.
• Identify and resolve design issues effectively.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders for design clarity.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Manufacturing processes

Technical documentation

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This range is provided by Moorland Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Gloucester, UK

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing – Primarily Consumer Goods, Food, Pharma & Chemicals.

Overview

This position will focus primarily on supporting the consultancy’s clients by ensuring external design submissions meet the required technical, regulatory, and project-specific standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy during a period of growth, with multiple new projects on the horizon and increasing demand for high-quality, independent technical oversight.

The Role

• Review and verify third-party mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with client requirements and relevant standards
• Identify design risks, clashes, or deficiencies, and raise clear, constructive feedback for resolution
• Support project managers and client stakeholders by translating technical issues into practical advice and guidance
• Liaise with subcontractors to clarify design intent, coordinate updates, and ensure timely resolution of queries
• Contribute to technical design review meetings and maintain accurate review documentation
• Support the consultancy in representing client interests during design phases, ensuring accountability and quality throughout the supply chain

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design combined with a sharp eye for technical detail and quality control. Prior experience in design checking, consultancy, or contractor oversight within continuous manufacturing products will be highly advantageous.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and design standards
• Proficiency in interpreting detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and technical documentation
• Experience reviewing design work, identifying errors, and managing technical feedback loops
• Previous experience in a client-representative, consultancy, or owner’s engineer role
• Working knowledge of software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Revit (for model interpretation)

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Play a key role in delivering technical assurance for high-impact engineering projects
• Join a business during an exciting growth phase with room for career development
• Collaborate in a supportive, close-knit team with a flexible working culture
• Influence real outcomes by representing client interests with professionalism and precision

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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