Mechanical Design Engineer – Bespoke Machinery

Ridgway Machines Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Stakeholder pension

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ridgway Machines Ltd. in Leicester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design and development of bespoke machinery from concept through manufacture, working on challenging projects for industrial applications.

You will design mechanisms, moving assemblies and rotating equipment using SolidWorks, create detailed drawings, select materials, maintain BOMs, and support design reviews with manufacturing, suppliers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience designing machinery, equipment or rotating machinery.
• Ability to describe specific projects and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of bespoke machinery from concept through manufacture.
• Design mechanisms, moving assemblies and mechanical systems.
• Produce engineering drawings and documentation.
• Maintain BOMs and engineering records; select materials and components.
• Support design reviews and collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and project teams.

Skills

Machinery design

Rotating equipment

Moving assemblies

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Ridgway Machines Ltd. in Leicester is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design and development of bespoke machinery from concept through manufacture, working on challenging projects for industrial applications.

You will design mechanisms, moving assemblies and rotating equipment using SolidWorks, create detailed drawings, select materials, maintain BOMs, and support design reviews with manufacturing, suppliers and project teams.