Mechanical Design Engineer: Concept to Manufacture Innovator

Reed; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Career development

Long-term stability

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wiltshire to design mechanical components, assemblies and full machine systems from concept to manufacture. You will create 3D models, make detailed drawings and manage BOMs within a collaborative engineering environment.

You’ll work with production teams, ensuring designs are practical and ready for manufacture, while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role (CAD)
• Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally Autodesk Inventor
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs
• Good understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and general manufacturing processes
• Comfortable working with production and engineering teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Design mechanical components, assemblies and fabricated structures.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Assist with design reviews, engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

3D CAD

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Fabrication processes

Design for Manufacture

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Reed is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Wiltshire to design mechanical components, assemblies and full machine systems from concept to manufacture. You will create 3D models, make detailed drawings and manage BOMs within a collaborative engineering environment.

You’ll work with production teams, ensuring designs are practical and ready for manufacture, while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation.