Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Career development

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Lichfield to join a growing team focused on material handling solutions. You will design mechanical systems from concept through to manufacture, producing detailed 2D and 3D designs and supporting documentation.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, Inventor proficiency, and experience in designing conveyors or industrial machinery. A collaborative environment and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor for 2D and 3D design.
• Experience with fabricating steelwork, conveyors or similar machinery is advantageous.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge and ability to interpret requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and material handling equipment using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models and create BOMs and specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, project and engineering teams to meet requirements.
• Review and improve existing products and systems.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and best practices.
• Support full design lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: 40,000 – 47,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full–Time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team specialising in material handling solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys designing innovative mechanical systems and seeing projects progress from concept through to manufacture.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D designs for a range of bespoke material handling equipment and systems, supporting projects across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies and material handling equipment using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models.
• Generate engineering documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications.
• Work closely with manufacturing, project and engineering teams to ensure designs meet customer and operational requirements.
• Review and improve existing products and systems.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards and best practices.
• Support projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept through to production.

About You

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor for both 2D and 3D design.
• Experience designing fabricated steelwork, conveyors, material handling equipment or similar industrial machinery would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Excellent problem–solving and communication skills.
• Self–motivated and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of 40,000 – 47,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of bespoke engineering projects.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge within the material handling sector and enjoy developing practical engineering solutions, we would love to hear from you.

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