Mechanical Design Engineer

Z4 Recruitment; Littleborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension matching

Death in service

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Z4 Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer for a Specialist Engineered Products Manufacturer in the UK. You will participate in the entire product lifecycle, from feasibility and costing to CAD design, collaborating with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and clients to deliver bespoke solutions under tight timelines.

The role requires 1+ years in a technical/design role, solid modelling in 3D (SolidWorks), and comfort with ERP data. On-site UK work with strong team support and project exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years in a technical/design role within an engineered products environment — graduates also considered.
• Proficient in 3D modelling (SolidWorks).
• Comfortable with ERP/engineering data (BOMs, routings).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support full product lifecycle—from feasibility and costing to detailed CAD design.
• Engage with suppliers and customers on bespoke technical solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and customers to meet tight deadlines.
• Manage documentation and data within ERP systems.

Skills

3D modelling

SolidWorks

Engineering data handling

Customer-facing collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HND

Tools

ERP systems

BOMs & routings

Job description

Design Engineer — Specialist Engineered Products Manufacturer | UK

We are recruiting on behalf of an established, profitable UK manufacturer — part of a European engineering group — supplying specialist piping, valve, and fluid handling equipment to global chemicals, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical clients. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Design Engineer to their engineering team.

The Role

A core engineering position supporting the full product lifecycle — from feasibility and costing to detailed CAD design, supplier engagement, and involvement in build and test. You’ll work closely with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and directly with customers on bespoke technical solutions, often to tight deadlines.

What They’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years in a technical/design role within an engineered products environment — graduates also considered
• Proficient in 3D modelling (preferably with SolidWorks)
• Comfortable with ERP/engineering data (BOMs, routings)
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work with limited supervision

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• 5% matched pension + 4x death in service
• Up to 25 days holiday + statutory
• 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday, UK on-site

Please note:

Due to the nature of this business, the company is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.