Mechanical Design Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Portland, Dorset. This role involves designing bespoke equipment and liaising with customers while utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor. The company offers comprehensive training and development opportunities in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be able to pass security clearance checks and have mechanical design experience in a related field.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Dynamic role in a growing company

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design within engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel to customer sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Discussing and designing product layouts based on customer requirements.
• Liaising with customers and internal teams to design bespoke equipment.
• Participating in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Experience with Inventor

Ability to pass security clearance

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: 46,000 – 52,000 + Hybrid + Progression + Training + Benefits

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Location: Portland, Dorset

Are you experienced in mechanical design within an engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing environment? Are you seeking an exciting role within a leading engineering company that offers hybrid working, comprehensive training, and development opportunities?

Due to ongoing growth and an exclusive long-term contract, my client is looking for a design engineer to join their team at their state-of-the-art facility in Portland. The successful candidate will be responsible for discussing, drafting, and designing product layouts based on customer requirements and specifications. You will liaise with customers, as well as the design, projects, and manufacturing teams, utilizing Inventor and AutoCAD to design bespoke, special-purpose equipment and products for clients across various industries such as defense, construction, and manufacturing.

This expanding business has been a leader in its industry for over 20 years. Specializing in bespoke, special-purpose, and advanced equipment for high-profile clients worldwide, the company continues to grow and is expanding multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity to access top-tier training, development, and a dynamic role within a company known for staff retention.

Please note: All candidates must pass security clearance checks. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required, with expenses covered.

For more information, please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh – REFERENCE 4536. (Phone number removed)

The Role Includes:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Using AutoCAD and Inventor
• Designing bespoke, special-purpose equipment for sectors such as military and construction

The Candidate:

• Mechanical design experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Ability to pass security clearance
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when necessary
• Within a commutable distance to Portland, Dorset

Elix Sourcing Solutions specializes in recruiting for engineering, IT, and science roles from mid to senior levels. Only applicants with valid UK work permits will be considered. By applying, you confirm you have no criminal record and are legally eligible for employment.

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