Mechanical Design Engineer

Marstep Resourcing Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly enhanced pension scheme

Structured career development

Accreditation support for professional

Training & development investment

Twice‑yearly salary reviews

Life assurance & health assurance

Hybrid working

Optional project‑related travel

Job summary

Marstep Resourcing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester to deliver engineering activities and technical work packages across diverse projects. You will apply established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant solutions while expanding your technical capability within a supportive environment.

The role focuses on design, analysis, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and personal development.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)
• Strong 3D CAD capability (Creo or SolidWorks)
• Experience generating engineering designs and drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
• Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)
• Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments
• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice
• Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle
• Contributing to technical, design and project reviews
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice
• Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hybrid | Salary IRO £40,000 (Negotiable), Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on technically interesting, real‑world projects. This role offers hybrid working, a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including full accreditation support.

If you're technically inquisitive, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to grow your career within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engineering activities and technical work packages across a range of projects. The role involves applying established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant and effective solutions, while continuing to build your technical capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments
• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice
• Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle
• Contributing to technical, design and project reviews
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice
• Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)
• Strong 3D CAD capability (ideally Creo or SolidWorks)
• Experience generating engineering designs and drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
• Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)
• Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects

Desirable

• Experience designing for submerged environments
• Hands‑on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning
• Working towards professional registration
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits & Development

This role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long‑term career and wellbeing:

• Highly enhanced pension scheme
• Structured career development programme with clear progression routes
• Accreditation support for professional registration
• Training & development investment
• Twice‑yearly salary reviews
• Life assurance & health assurance
• Hybrid working
• Optional project‑related travel

Salary

IRO £40,000 — negotiable depending on experience.