Mechanical Design Engineer

Xpertis Talent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpertis Talent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an established engineering business in the UK. You will design mechanical components and assemblies, produce detailed CAD drawings, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to take designs from concept through to production.

The role requires strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles, and a hands-on approach to design and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Hands-on design and problem solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and systems using 3D CAD
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Develop and modify existing designs based on customer and production requirements
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and other departments
• Support design reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Manufacturing know-how

Hands-on design

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business.

The role will involve designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies, producing detailed CAD drawings and working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to take designs from concept through to production.

Key responsibilities:

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and systems using 3D CAD
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Develop and modify existing designs based on customer and production requirements
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and other departments
• Support design reviews, testing and continuous improvement activities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
• A practical, hands-on approach to design and problem solving