Mechanical Design Engineer

Aspion; Royston, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' annual leave

Holiday purchase and sale scheme

Five days' fully paid sick leave

Health insurance scheme

NEST pension scheme

Free lunches provided

Free on-site parking

Birthday voucher

Opportunity to work on new product de-

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Hertfordshire near Royston/Cambridge. The role blends CAD with hands-on prototyping, testing and practical problem solving to take concepts from idea to manufacture.

You will work with an experienced team, developing new products and refining existing designs for performance, manufacturability and cost‑effectiveness. This hands-on engineering position offers diverse project exposure and career growth.

Qualifications

• CAD design experience with strong 2D/3D CAD capabilities.
• Hands-on engineering experience with understanding of manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience designing and building mechanical products or prototypes through to production.
• Background in mechanical design engineering, construction products or manufacturing.
• Practical, solutions-focused problem-solving abilities to investigate challenges and improve designs.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop mechanical designs and engineered solutions from initial concept through to production.
• Build, assemble and modify physical prototypes, applying practical engineering knowledge.
• Apply understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes to develop cost-effective designs.
• Conduct product testing, evaluate performance and implement design improvements.
• Investigate technical challenges, troubleshoot problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for manufacture.

Skills

CAD Design Experience

Practical Engineering Skills

Product Development

Relevant Industry Experience

Problem-Solving Ability

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

GBP40,000 GBP45,000

Hertfordshire Near Royston / Cambridge

Enjoy designing a product, building the prototype and finding out whether it works?

This is an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys combining CAD design with hands–on engineering, prototype development and practical problem–solving.

We're recruiting on behalf of an established and growing manufacturer operating within the construction and engineering sector. The business specialises in developing innovative, technically engineered solutions and is looking to strengthen its design engineering team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be involved in the complete product development lifecycle, taking initial concepts through design, prototyping, testing and ultimately into manufacture.

This isn't purely a desk–based CAD position. You'll have the opportunity to get hands–on with prototypes, test your designs and develop practical solutions to real engineering challenges.

Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll contribute to the development of new products while improving existing designs to enhance performance, functionality and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop mechanical designs and engineered solutions from initial concept through to production.
• Build, assemble and modify physical prototypes, applying practical engineering knowledge.
• Apply an understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes to develop practical, cost–effective designs.
• Conduct product testing, evaluate performance and implement design improvements.
• Investigate technical challenges, troubleshoot problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for manufacture.

What We're Looking For

• CAD Design Experience: Strong 2D and 3D CAD capabilities, ideally using Autodesk Inventor or similar mechanical design software.
• Practical Engineering Skills: Hands–on engineering experience, with an understanding of how mechanical components and engineered products are manufactured and assembled.
• Product Development: Previous experience designing, developing and building mechanical products or prototypes, ideally taking concepts through to manufacture.
• Relevant Industry Experience: A background in mechanical design engineering, construction products, manufacturing, product development or a similar engineering environment.
• Problem–Solving Ability: A practical, solutions–focused approach, with the ability to investigate engineering challenges, test ideas and improve designs.

Salary & Benefits

• GBP40,000 GBP45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• 31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase and sale scheme.
• Five days' fully paid sick leave.
• Health insurance scheme, including discounted gym membership and appointment reimbursements.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Free lunches provided.
• Free on–site parking.
• Birthday voucher.
• Opportunity to work on new product development projects, from initial concept through to manufacture.