Mechanical Design Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holidays + BH

Pension: matched up to 6.5%

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation from concept to production for high-quality machinery across diverse sectors. The role requires hands-on CAD expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work within a dynamic team to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities span concept development, detailed design, and collaboration with production and site teams.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD skills and hands-on machinery design experience.
• Ability to produce manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Experience collaborating with production teams to ensure feasibility and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop new design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, including customer site evaluations.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet customer requirements and ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Refine existing designs to comply with Health & Safety standards.
• Produce technical documentation, including BOMs, user manuals, and operating instructions.

Skills

CAD software

Machinery design

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering company renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality special purpose machinery for the food, industrial, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. With a rich history of over 80 years and a reputation for excellence, this company provides exceptional after-sales service, ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role would be suitable for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the continuous innovation of their machinery, from initial concept to final production. You will be a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer with some experience in the machinery design and manufacturing industry. If you possess strong CAD skills, hands‑on experience in machinery design, and a passion for developing innovative solutions within a dynamic team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, including customer site evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with the production team to meet customer requirements and ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Refine existing designs to comply with industry Health & Safety standards.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including BOMs, user manuals, and operating instructions.

In return you’ll receive a salary of up to £42k, 24 days holidays + Bank Holidays, a matched pension up to 6.5% and a discretionary annual bonus.