Mechanical Design Engineer

Holt Engineering; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

25 days holiday

Private medical

Pension scheme

Life cover

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Weymouth, Dorset, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will design and develop mechanical systems from concept through to manufacture, creating 3D models, drawings, BOMs and technical documentation using Inventor.

Collaborate with project, supply chain and integration teams on live builds and deliver robust, buildable solutions. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent), about 3+ years’ experience, and strong CAD skills,

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience taking designs through manufacture, assembly or delivery.
• Able to produce engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Eligible for, or able to obtain, UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials, technical files and controlled design documentation.
• Take designs through concept, detailed design, manufacture and final integration.
• Support design analysis, validation and FEA activity where required.
• Work closely with manufacturing and integration teams to resolve build issues.
• Liaise with suppliers on technical requirements, RFQs and design clarification.
• Support design for manufacture, assembly and integration across complex projects.
• Contribute technical input to bids, tenders and project delivery activity.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Weymouth, Dorset | Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Only applicants with the full‑time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Overview

Design engineered systems from concept through to manufacture, integration and delivery. Produce 3D models, drawings, BOMs and technical documentation using Inventor. Work closely with project, supply chain and integration teams on live build activity. Support practical problem‑solving during manufacture, assembly and system integration.

Join a specialist engineering business delivering complex projects in demanding environments.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Create and develop 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials, technical files and controlled design documentation
• Take designs through concept, detailed design, manufacture and final integration
• Support design analysis, validation and FEA activity where required
• Work closely with manufacturing and integration teams to resolve build issues
• Liaise with suppliers on technical requirements, RFQs and design clarification
• Support design for manufacture, assembly and integration across complex projects
• Contribute technical input to bids, tenders and project delivery activity
• Work with electrical, HVAC and wider engineering teams on multi‑discipline design packages
• Ensure designs are practical, compliant and suitable for production and deployment

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical qualification
• About 3+ years’ experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role
• Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally Autodesk Inventor
• Experience taking designs through to manufacture, assembly or delivery
• Able to produce clear engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Comfortable working with production, suppliers and wider engineering teams
• Practical engineering mindset with a focus on buildable, workable solutions
• Eligible for, or able to obtain, UK security clearance

Desirable

• AutoCAD experience
• FEA or structural analysis exposure
• Knowledge of relevant BS and ISO standards
• Experience with supplier liaison, RFQs and outsourced manufacturing
• Systems engineering or multi‑disciplinary integration experience
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, HVAC or containerised system design
• Experience supporting international or remote‑site project delivery

Benefits

• Hybrid role with flexible working week and 25 days holiday
• Private medical cover, pension, life cover and salary sacrifice schemes
• A varied engineering environment with complex projects and clear development opportunities