Mechanical Design Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create bespoke designs and deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions. You will own designs through the engineering process, produce GA drawings with BOMs, and support continuous improvement across products and processes.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree (HNC/masters beneficial), strong 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; HNC in Engineering; Masters beneficial.
• Strong experience in a mechanical design/engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks preferred, and proficiency in design software.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering for manufacture and cradle-to-grave product design.
• Excellent numerical, literacy and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Confidence applying technical knowledge to solve problems and challenge existing approaches.
• Open and collaborative approach, with willingness to share knowledge and support others.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Engineer practical and innovative solutions to customer requirements, taking ownership of designs.
• Produce GA drawings with BOMs, detailed component drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of products, design processes and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Participate in assembly and testing activities to ensure product quality and identify design improvement opportunities.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with other engineers and provide support as needed.

Skills

3D CAD

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Masters (beneficial)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored engineering solutions for our product portfolio. Your focus will be on creating bespoke designs that meet unique customer requirements, applying strong engineering knowledge, practical experience and innovative thinking to achieve high-quality, effective solutions.

This is an opportunity to combine creativity with precision, take ownership of technically challenging work, solve complex engineering problems, and see your work make a real impact for customers worldwide, while contributing positively to the capability and development of the wider engineering team.

Engineer practical and innovative solutions to customer requirements, taking ownership of designs through the engineering process.

Produce GA drawings with BOMs, detailed component drawings and manufacturing documentation

Contribute to the continuous improvement of products, design processes and engineering standards.

Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, using your experience to offer guidance and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Participate in assembly and testing activities to ensure product quality and identify opportunities for design improvement.

Share technical knowledge and good practice with other engineers, providing constructive input and support where needed

Your skills and experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, an HNC in Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification. A Masters in arelevant field wouldbe beneficial
• Strong experience in a mechanical design or engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, with SolidWorks preferred, and proficiency in design software.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering for manufacture and experience of cradle-to-grave product design.
• Excellent numerical, literacy and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams, with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Confidence in applying your technical knowledge to solve problems, make informed engineering decisions and constructively challenge existing approaches.
• An open and collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge and support the development of other engineers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Life insurance.
• Health Cash Plan
• A culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and support.

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to work remotely once a week and being on-site for the rest of the week at our Atlas Copco Bolting Solutions site inWolverhampton, United Kingdom (GB).

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.