Mechanical Design Engineer

ntwrx; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ntwrx-rec in Leicester seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our established engineering team. You will design bespoke machinery and automation systems from concept to manufacture, using 3D CAD tools and integrating with controls and electrical disciplines.

You will own mechanical design projects, produce drawings and manufacturing documentation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions for diverse industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong 3D CAD experience using SolidWorks, Inventor or Solid Edge.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Background in machinery design, automation or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery, mechanical assemblies and automated equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed drawings, 3D models and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks, Inventor or Solid Edge.
• Own projects from concept through to final design and manufacture.
• Design machine frames, fixtures, guarding and critical components.
• Collaborate with Controls, Electrical and Project Engineers on integrated automation.

Skills

Hands-on design

3D CAD expertise

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Solid Edge

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in Leicester, working on bespoke machinery and automated engineering solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong 3D CAD experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or Solid Edge, looking to work on technically challenging projects from initial concept through to detailed design and manufacture.

You will be involved in designing bespoke machinery, mechanical assemblies and automation systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions across a range of industrial applications.

What you will do

• Design bespoke machinery, mechanical assemblies and automated equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, 3D models and manufacturing documentation.
• Utilise SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or Solid Edge to develop mechanical designs.
• Take ownership of mechanical design projects from initial concept through to final design and manufacture.
• Design machine frames, fixtures, mechanisms, guarding and associated mechanical components.
• Work on special purpose machinery and automated production systems.
• Ensure designs meet technical specifications, manufacturing requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and Project Engineers to deliver integrated automation solutions.
• Select appropriate mechanical components, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Support build teams with technical queries, design modifications and engineering improvements.
• Review existing designs and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and manufacturability.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar mechanical engineering role.
• Strong 3D CAD experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or Solid Edge.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Background in machinery design, automation, special purpose machinery or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies, machine components and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to take designs from concept through to detailed engineering and manufacture.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach to engineering.