Mechanical Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established machinery manufacturer in South Bedfordshire. You will drive mechanical designs for bespoke equipment from concept through to manufacture, producing detailed drawings and CAD models.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and project teams and contribute to new equipment development and related engineering projects, bringing hands-on prototyping and fault-finding skills to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing capital equipment, conveyors or special purpose machinery.
• Experience with machining, fabrication, or other production processes.
• Hands-on engineering skills, including prototyping, assembly, and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for bespoke machinery and equipment.
• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Take projects throughout the full product life cycle.
• Work closely with manufacturing, production and project teams.
• Support new equipment development and wider engineering projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D drawings

3D CAD models

Prototyping & fault finding

Job description

Location: South Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established and growing machinery manufacturer. The business designs specialist machinery and manufacturing solutions, offering the opportunity to take projects from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical designs for bespoke machinery and equipment
• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
• Take projects throughout the full product life cycle
• Work closely with manufacturing, production and project teams
• Support new equipment development and wider engineering projects

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in developing capital equipment, conveyors or special purpose machinery
• Experience with machining, fabrication, or other production processes
• Hands-on engineering skills, including prototyping, assembly, and fault finding
• Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation