Mechanical Design Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in bespoke automated machinery is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves managing projects, designing innovative solutions, and working in a diverse environment with experienced engineers. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits, including pension and generous holidays.

Benefits

33 days holiday

4% employer pension

Death in service x2 salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing automated machinery is essential.
• Educated to degree level in design, engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for customers from start to finish in a technical role.
• Design and develop bespoke automated packaging machinery.
• Work within a design team collaborating with engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Automation

Project Management

Education

Degree in Design, Engineering or similar

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 11th Jun 2025
• Job Reference: JN -032025-62279_1749652555

Do you have a previous experience designing automated machinery?

If so then please read on!

The basics:

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation/Automated machinery

Location: Castle Donington

Salary: Up to £45000

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm/

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary

Team size/structure: working in the design team that consist of 5 design engineers and reporting to the Engineering Director.

Overview:

We now require an additional Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated packaging machinery.

You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish.

The ideal candidate Mechanical Design Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working with Solidworks
• Educated to degree level in design, engineering or similar

Commutable from: Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Long Eaton and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.