Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction)

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) in Swadlincote. This role offers the chance to design innovative building products and progress quickly into leadership positions. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with essential proficiency in SolidWorks and a collaborative mindset. The company provides a hybrid working model post-probation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar is required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential.
• A curious and entrepreneurial mindset is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for new construction products using SolidWorks.
• Support prototyping, testing, and sustainability-focused improvements.
• Analyze performance, manufacturability, pricing, and margin.
• Explore new markets and prepare technical documentation.
• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Clear communication skills

Curious mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction)

GBP30,000 – GBP36,000 Permanent Swadlincote Hybrid after probation

Rare opportunity for a Design Engineer (SolidWorks) in a brand–new role developing and designing Building Products for a global Construction group offering fast tracked progression into Leadership

You'll be mentored by the Group Development Director and move beyond drafting into innovation, testing and margin–aware design.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to develop concepts, assemblies and detailed drawings for new Construction products
• Support prototyping, testing and sustainability–focused improvements
• Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance
• Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation
• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar
• SolidWorks proficiency (essential)
• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset; want more than drafting
• Clear communicator who enjoys cross–functional collaboration

Progression

As a Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you'll gain exposure across concept design, testing and commercial analysis. The new team structure and growth plans create fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership or a commercial/sales track if that's your strength.

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