Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Machinery

SC ENGINEERING; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Engineering Basildon is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document mechanical components and assemblies for industrial machinery. You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, manage BOMs, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasible, safe designs.

The role involves improving design standards, processing approvals, and supporting continuous improvement in the engineering department. Office-based, permanent full-time with a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in industrial machinery/manufacturing.
• Strong skills in 3D CAD and creating manufacturing drawings/BOMs.
• Knowledge of BS 8888 drawing standards and quality processes.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with fabrications including sheet metal and machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and layouts using 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Support development of machinery and capital equipment.
• Maintain and update existing designs and library components.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, installation and maintenance needs.

Skills

3D CAD concepts

Manufacturing processes

Independent work

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Autodesk Vault

Job description

SC Engineering Basildon is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document mechanical components and assemblies for industrial machinery. You will produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, manage BOMs, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasible, safe designs.

The role involves improving design standards, processing approvals, and supporting continuous improvement in the engineering department. Office-based, permanent full-time with a salary dependent on experience.