Mechanical Design Engineer

Hudson Shribman; Sandy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering manufacturer in Bedfordshire seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop machinery for the packaging and processing sector. The role requires strong 3D CAD skills in SolidWorks or Inventor, alongside a practical approach to engineering. This position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, with opportunities for progression in a supportive engineering culture.

Benefits

Salary £45,000 – £50,000

Friendly, supportive engineering culture

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong 3D CAD skills in SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Experience in machine building, automation, packaging or special-purpose machinery.
• Good grounding in core mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design machinery, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Apply systems engineering approach to integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automated elements.
• Produce accurate 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

Skills

3D CAD skills

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Systems engineering approach

Mechanical engineering principles

FEA

GD&T

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Machinery & Automation

£45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
Location: Bedfordshire (Site‑Based Role)

Are you a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks or Inventor skills and experience designing automated machinery? Join a growing manufacturer where you'll design, develop, and refine special‑purpose equipment used across the packaging and processing sector.

You'll work within a collaborative design team delivering end‑to‑end mechanical design for bespoke filling and packaging machinery. This is a practical, varied role perfect for someone with a systems mindset and a passion for building robust, efficient machines.

The Role

You'll work within a collaborative design team delivering end‑to‑end mechanical design for bespoke filling and packaging machinery. This is a practical, varied role perfect for someone with a systems mindset and a passion for building robust, efficient machines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design machinery, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Apply systems engineering approach to integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automated elements
• Produce accurate 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Support production team to ensure designs are practical, efficient and easy to assemble
• Carry out FEA to validate and optimise designs
• Apply GD&T for tolerance, fit and functional precision
• Design mechanisms involving rotating parts, shafts, bearings, gears and drive systems
• Contribute to R&D, product improvements and new machine development

What You’ll Need

• Strong 3D CAD skills – SolidWorks or Inventor
• Experience in machine building, automation, packaging or special‑purpose machinery
• Good grounding in core mechanical engineering principles
• Understanding of system‑level design (mechanical + controls + pneumatics)
• Experience working with rotating assemblies, bearings, linear motion or power transmission
• Familiarity with FEA and GD&T
• Confident producing manufacturing drawings & BOMs
• Practical approach and ability to work closely with production teams

Why Join

• Salary £45,000 – £50,000
• Long‑established, growing manufacturer
• Real ownership of your designs from concept to build
• Friendly, supportive engineering culture
• Progression opportunities as the business expands