Mechanical Design Engineer

Proactive Global; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Free parking

4.5-day working week

Job summary

Proactive Global in Milton Keynes is partnering with a well-established engineering business to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop bespoke heavy-duty electrical enclosures, guiding projects from concept through delivery.

You will work with the Design Manager and team to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery and meet high technical standards, applying 3D CAD, sheet metal design, and robust engineering practices across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design of bespoke or engineered products.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing sheet metal, folded or welded steel structures.
• HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke electrical enclosures using 3D CAD.
• Consider ingress protection, vibration, temperature, and structural stress.
• Modify and improve existing designs for new projects.
• Support full product lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and align expectations.
• Ensure designs meet technical and commercial requirements.

Skills

Experience in mechanical design of Bes

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

We are currently working with a well-established engineering business based in Milton Keynes who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer due to continued growth and increasing project demand.

This is an opportunity to join a business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke engeenering systems supplied into a range of highly regulated and techically demanding industries.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke heavy-duty electrical enclosures, working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery.

You’ll work closely with the Design Manager and wider team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of bespoke electrical enclosures using 3D CAD
• Consideration of ingress protection, vibration, temperature, and structural stress
• Modification and improvement of existing designs to meet new project requirements
• Supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to delivery
• Liaising with clients to understand requirements and ensure expectations are met
• Ensuring designs follow best practice from a technical and commercial perspective

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in mechanical design of bespoke or engineered products
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks
• Experience designing sheet metal, folded or welded steel structures
• HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with heavy-duty enclosures
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience

What’s on Offer

• £45,000+ salary (depending on experience)
• 4.5-day working week (37.5 hours)
• Hybrid working (1–2 days from home)
• 23 days holiday
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension
• Free parking