Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Marstep Resourcing Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Professional registration support

Training & development

Twice-yearly salary reviews

Life assurance & health assurance

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Marstep Resourcing Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on real‑world projects. The role offers hybrid working, a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including accreditation support.

You will deliver engineering activities across projects, applying established principles to develop safe, compliant solutions while expanding your technical capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience).
• Strong 3D CAD capability (Creo or SolidWorks).
• Experience generating engineering designs and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials).
• Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals.
• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations).
• Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practical, hands‑on approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments.
• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations.
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice.
• Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contributing to technical, design and project reviews.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities.
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice.
• Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering design

GD&T

Mechanics & dynamics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hybrid | Salary IRO £40,000 (Negotiable), Excellent Benefits + Structured Career Development Programme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering team working on technically interesting, real‑world projects. This role offers hybrid working, a highly enhanced benefits package, and a clear, structured career development pathway including full accreditation support.

If you’re technically inquisitive, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to grow your career within a supportive, well‑resourced environment, this role will suit you perfectly.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engineering activities and technical work packages across a range of projects. The role involves applying established engineering principles to develop safe, compliant and effective solutions, while continuing to build your technical capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and technical assessments
• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, reports and calculations
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice
• Supporting engineering solution development throughout the project lifecycle
• Contributing to technical, design and project reviews
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
• Supporting testing, verification, validation and commissioning activities
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering best practice
• Taking ownership of personal development and technical growth

Optional occasional travel is available for those who enjoy being involved in hands‑on project delivery.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (HND or equivalent considered with relevant experience)
• Strong 3D CAD capability (ideally Creo or SolidWorks)
• Experience generating engineering designs and drawings
• Knowledge of GD&T, limits & fits, and design for manufacture
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (mechanics, dynamics, materials)
• Experience with electric motors, rotating machinery, actuation systems, bearings and seals
• Engineering design, analysis, calculations and problem‑solving experience
• Experience preparing engineering documentation (reports, specifications, calculations)
• Technically inquisitive, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable across multiple projects

Desirable

• Experience designing for submerged environments
• Hands‑on experience during fabrication, construction or commissioning
• Working towards professional registration
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits & Development

This role offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your long‑term career and wellbeing:

• Highly enhanced pension scheme
• Structured career development programme with clear progression routes
• Accreditation support for professional registration
• Training & development investment
• Twice‑yearly salary reviews
• Life assurance & health assurance
• Hybrid working
• Optional project‑related travel

Salary

IRO £40,000 — negotiable depending on experience.