Mechanical Design Engineer — Full Machinery Design (SolidWorks)

AMA Admin; Burnley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Private Healthcare

Pension scheme 4%/7%

Electric Car Scheme

Mental Health Support

First Aid Training

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Burnley to design full machinery using SolidWorks, from concept through to build. The role offers growth within a growing engineering company delivering major projects across the UK and internationally.

You will join a forward‑thinking team, contributing to design iterations, prototyping, and documentation for manufacture, with a focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical interfaces.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Experience designing full machinery.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing designs through the full project lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of electrical components and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Research and concept development through to detailed design
• Taking existing designs and adapting them into new machine formats
• Modifying and improving existing equipment and machinery
• Supporting the build and development of prototypes
• Designing fabricated components and assemblies in mild steel
• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
• Producing detailed drawings and documentation for manufacture

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Machinery design

Project lifecycle management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

AMA Admin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Burnley to design full machinery using SolidWorks, from concept through to build. The role offers growth within a growing engineering company delivering major projects across the UK and internationally.

You will join a forward‑thinking team, contributing to design iterations, prototyping, and documentation for manufacture, with a focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical interfaces.