Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client’s innovative engineering team in Norwich. You will design and develop bespoke automated machinery, from concept through to manufacture, and help drive continuous improvement across projects.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), and a collaborative approach to solve technical challenges with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills; SolidWorks desirable.
• Experience designing industrial or automated machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical assemblies and components using 2D/3D CAD.
• Producing accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Supporting new product development from concept through to production.
• Troubleshooting design and machine issues, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Building and testing prototypes.
• Working collaboratively with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting engineering change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative engineering team, designing and developing bespoke automated machinery used by customers worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, taking ownership of projects and seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture.

This role is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 5:30pm.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and components, working closely with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing mechanical assemblies and components using 2D/3D CAD.
• Producing accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Supporting new product development from concept through to production.
• Troubleshooting design and machine issues, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Building and testing prototypes.
• Working collaboratively with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting engineering change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in risk assessments and design reviews.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills (SolidWorks experience advantageous).
• Experience designing industrial or automated machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy developing innovative solutions and want to be part of a business where your ideas can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.