Mechanical Design Engineer

Luton Bennett; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing machinery manufacturer in Leicester is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke machinery. The role requires strong 3D modelling skills using SolidWorks and offers a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will handle material selection and project documentation. The position includes a competitive salary, overtime, pension, and additional benefits, allowing for professional growth within the company.

Benefits

Overtime

Pension

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Uniform

Parking

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks or similar software.
• Background in mechanical design.
• Adaptability to industry backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery using SolidWorks.
• Select materials and components considering cost and quality.
• Ensure design documentation is updated and maintained.

Skills

3D modelling experience

Mechanical design experience

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Leicester

Mechanical Design Engineer

#Job No. MC1486.

Location: Leicester.

£35k - 50k per year

Permanent

Job Description:

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 or a Junior Design Engineer looking to gain further experience within a supportive team. 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.

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per year (dependent on experience) + overtime + pension + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + life assurance (4x salary) + uniform + parking + company bonus.

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Thursday 08:00‑12:30, 13:00‑16:30, Friday 08:00‑13:30.

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 design
• Experience using SolidWorks (or similar)
• Any industry background – ideally rotating equipment