Mechanical Design Engineer - 4 day week

ZipRecruiter; Accrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Accrington is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of designs and collaborate on innovative solutions across various industries. Enjoy a 4-day work week with a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with proficiency in CAD software. Apply today to join a stable and growing team where innovation meets work-life balance.

Benefits

4-day working week

Bike to Work Scheme

EV charging

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Customer-facing experience required.
• Proactive problem-solver with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of designs from concept to completion.
• Create and develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver bespoke solutions.
• Work hands-on across the full product lifecycle.
• Solve complex engineering challenges innovatively.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD (Inventor, Solidworks or equivalent)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

3D CAD modeling software (Inventor, Solidworks)

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer – 4-Day Week, £45k + Benefits

Accrington, Lancashire – On-Site

Up to £45,000 + Benefits

4-Day Week (Monday–Thursday)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take your career to the next level?

Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects in industries like Oil & Gas, Subsea, Offshore, Renewables, and Nuclear – while enjoying a genuine work life balance with a 4-day week?

With over 150 years of heritage, they are a world-class UK manufacturer renowned for precision, durability, and innovation. Designing and delivering critical mechanical equipment that performs in the toughest environments worldwide.

Now, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with creativity, drive, and technical expertise to join the growing team.

Your Role

• Take ownership of designs from concept through to completion.
• Create and develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (Inventor or similar).
• Collaborate with customers and colleagues to deliver bespoke engineering solutions.
• Work hands-on across the full product lifecycle – from design and testing to production and manuals.
• Solve complex engineering challenges with practical and innovative thinking.

Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer with 3+ years’ experience.
• Proficient in CAD (Inventor, Solidworks or equivalent).
• Strong communicator with customer-facing experience.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
• A proactive problem-solver with a team-focused mindset.

The Rewards

4-day working week – enjoy long weekends, every weekend.

Circa £45,000 salary + pension + benefits (Bike to Work Scheme, EV charging, etc.).

Work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple industries.

Be part of a stable, growing business with a loyal team culture.

The freedom to innovate and deliver world-class engineering solutions.

This is your chance to join a company where engineering excellence meets work–life balance.

Apply today and discover where your talent can take you!