Mechanical Design Engineer

Pro Staff Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Milton Keynes. This full-time, permanent position involves designing and developing innovative products, supporting custom projects, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and a hands-on approach. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic R&D team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Strong SolidWorks skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new products.
• Supporting custom projects for client requirements.
• Producing 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Prototyping, testing, and validating new designs.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer | Location: Milton Keynes | Type: Permanent, Full–Time, Office–Based | Salary: GBP38000

Are you a creative and driven Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? We're working with a leading engineering business who are seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of innovative products, taking ideas from concept through to production. You'll be involved in everything from bespoke customer projects to new product development, ensuring solutions are both technically sound and commercially viable.

What Youll Be Doing

• Designing and developing new products, from concept through to pre–production.
• Supporting custom projects, creating tailored solutions to meet client requirements.
• Producing 3D CAD models and engineering drawings in SolidWorks.
• Prototyping, testing, and validating new designs.
• Working closely with cross–functional teams, including manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
• Driving continuous improvement across existing product ranges.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally taking projects from initial design to delivery.
• Strong SolidWorks skills.
• Excellent problem–solving ability with high attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast–paced, multi–tasking environment.
• A practical, hands–on approach with a natural curiosity to learn.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in new product development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plastic moulding, CNC machining, casting, and sheet metal forming.
• Exposure to system design involving electrical or control interfaces.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar data management tools.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact within an innovative engineering team. If youre passionate about design, love solving complex challenges, and want to see your ideas come to life, wed love to hear from you.