Mechanical Design Engineer

OptiRank; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovative design solutions. The role focuses on managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensuring smooth production transitions while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in design engineering. This position offers competitive compensation and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Early finish on Fridays

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Holiday accrual scheme

4x salary life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company social events

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in design engineering within a production environment.
• Experience with CAD software for design purposes.
• Knowledge of BOM processes and management.

Responsibilities

• Design conveyor and non-conveyor systems to meet customer requirements.
• Manage BOM creation, audits, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Engineering

BOM creation and maintenance

Autodesk Inventor

CAD data management systems

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Teamcenter

Job description

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Date posted: November 05, 2025.

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to create innovative designs that improve quality, reduce costs, and speed up production. You'll manage key processes like keeping accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensuring smooth handover from design to production. Working closely with the wider team, you'll help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

This post is open on a fixed‑term basis, initially scheduled for 6 months.

What You’ll Do

• Design conveyor and non-conveyor systems to meet customer requirements, focusing on accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) creation through to production release.
• Work closely with suppliers to find the best design solutions while ensuring BOM accuracy and minimising lead times.
• Perform mechanical design checks and BOM audits for team members to maintain quality and compliance.
• Support Production by resolving issues during system assembly, improving 'Right First Time' performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise planning and lead times in line with business goals.
• Create and update engineering drawings using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor), ensuring consistency with BOM data.
• Manage Engineering Changes promptly, ensuring BOM revisions are documented and controlled.
• Monitor project costs versus estimates, focusing on BOM impact on cost and procurement.
• Coordinate with other departments to solve design, BOM, and process-related issues efficiently.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives targeting BOM process standardisation.

What You Need to Succeed

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in design engineering within a low or medium volume production environment, ideally with exposure to process-heavy operations involving BOM creation and maintenance.
• Skilled in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software package.
I>Knowledge of CAD data management systems ideally Teamcenter

Our Offer to You

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Holiday accrual scheme (earn up to 8 extra days holiday per year).
• 4x salary life assurance.
• 24/7 access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and well-being.
• Company social events.
• Opportunities for training and development.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.