Mechanical Design Engineer

Vrieservice; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their collaborative team. The role involves designing new products and managing engineering projects, with a focus on mechanical components. The company offers a competitive salary, a 4-day working week, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)

33 days holiday (adjusted for 4-day week)

4.25% employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Modern, refurbished working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end design projects.
• Strong understanding of machined components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products and variants.
• Take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Project Management

Mentoring

Machined Components

Autodesk Inventor

FEA Tools

MS Office

Education

HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

ERP systems (Epicor)

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Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Lancashire

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full-Time

Working Pattern:

4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday), 37 hours/week

Salary:

£40,000 - £45,000

Department:

Engineering & Design

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a highly respected engineering manufacturer that has been operating for over 30 years. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance hydraulic tools, lifting and testing systems, and bespoke mechanical equipment. Their products are used in safety-critical environments across subsea, oil and gas, military, aviation, and nuclear sectors.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Design Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team. This role will involve designing new products and modifying existing systems, managing engineering projects from concept through to validation. This is a fully on-site role based at a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products and variants, primarily machined components.
• Take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations and FEA to validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams during prototype build and validation stages.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, including graduate and apprentice team members.
• Liaise with customers when required for technical discussions or problem-solving.
• Attend up to two trade shows per year, with occasional overnight stays.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end design projects.
• Confident mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers.
• Strong understanding of machined components (hydraulic systems experience advantageous).
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks acceptable).
• Experience with FEA tools and engineering calculations.
• Competent using MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor desirable).

Qualifications

• HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Must have formal qualifications and demonstrable relevant industry experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000)
• 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)
• 33 days holiday (adjusted for 4-day week)
• 4.25% employer pension contribution
• Free on-site parking, 5 EV chargers, tea/coffee
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Modern, refurbished working environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-Time

Job function

• Engineering & Design