Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Marstep Resourcing Solutions; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Structured career development

Professional registration accredit.

Training & development

Salary reviews twice a year

Life and health assurance

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Marstep Resourcing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid role, offering a highly enhanced benefits package and a clear career development pathway with accreditation support.

You will deliver engineering design, analysis, drawings and documentation, apply standards, and support project delivery while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and contractors. A strong growth mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (or HND 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.
• Understanding of mechanics, dynamics and materials.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design, analyses, calculations and technical assessments.
• Producing and maintaining drawings, specifications, reports and calculations.
• Applying engineering standards, procedures and best practice.
• Supporting engineering solution development through 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 & drawings

GD&T

Mechanical engineering principles

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

HND or equivalent with experience

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

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.