Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Luton Bennett is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Leicester to design bespoke rotating machinery using SolidWorks and related CAD tools. You will join a small design team and ensure projects are completed on time and to budget.

Candidates should hold a degree in mechanical engineering with 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) and knowledge of machinery design. The role offers £35,000–£60,000 salary, overtime, pension, 25 days holiday, life assurance, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical design or rotating equipment design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery using SolidWorks.
• Contribute to design reviews and meet deadlines.
• Select materials and components considering cost and quality.
• Maintain up-to-date BOMs and project documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Leicester

Mechanical Design Engineer

#Job No. MC1660.

Location:

£35k - 60k per year + Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicester

£35,000 to £60,000 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