Mechanical Design Engineer - Lvl 2

Recruit Engineering; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Lvl 2) in the United Kingdom. You will drive designs from concept through to manufacture, installation and client sign-off, while learning from experienced engineers and taking ownership of your work from day one.

The role requires 3D CAD proficiency, a strong grasp of engineering drawings, and the ability to support multiple project phases with a collaborative team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a mechanical design/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical solutions meeting quality and safety standards.
• Own project elements with guidance from senior engineers.
• Produce and review drawings, 3D models, specifications and BOMs.
• Support concept development, detailed design, reviews and FAT.
• Solve technical challenges via analysis and problem solving.
• Contribute to tenders including concepts, risk, cost estimates and scheduling.
• Create visualisations and presentations for internal reviews and client approvals.
• Join site surveys, client meetings and project coordination as needed.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, inspection and FAT.
• Prepare technical documentation, compliance records, manuals and handover packs.
• Provide engineering support for existing products and legacy equipment.

Skills

Degree in mechanical engineering

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD proficiency

Engineering drawings

Lifecycle project experience

Org. & problem solving

Communication skills

CPD commitment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Lvl 2

Salary: £36,000 - £49,500 + comprehensive benefits

Our client is an established engineering and technology business with a growing team and a reputation for bespoke mechanical solutions. As their new Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll follow projects from first concept right through to manufacture, installation and client sign-off, learning from experienced engineers as you go. You'll build your technical and project management skills in a collaborative, supportive environment, with real ownership of your work from day one.

What you'll be doing

• Designing practical, innovative mechanical solutions that meet quality and safety standards
• Taking ownership of project elements and smaller projects, with guidance from senior engineers
• Producing and reviewing drawings, 3D models, specifications and BOMs
• Supporting concept development, detailed design, design reviews and production release
• Solving technical challenges through engineering analysis and sound problem-solving
• Contributing to tenders and bids, including concepts, risk assessments, cost estimates and scheduling
• Creating visualisations and presentations for internal reviews and client approvals
• Joining site surveys, client meetings and project coordination where needed
• Supporting manufacturing, assembly, inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Preparing technical documentation, compliance records, operating manuals and handover packs
• Providing engineering support for existing products and legacy equipment
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully
• Improving processes, products and documentation, and keeping up with emerging technologies and best practice
• Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate

What you'll bring

• A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in a mechanical design, manufacturing or engineering project environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, AutoCAD or similar
• A solid grasp of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods and design principles
• Experience supporting projects across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, with confidence working across teams and with clients
• A commitment to continuous professional development and engineering best practice

What's on offer

• Salary of £36,000 - £49,500
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional private medical insurance
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and career development

Why apply?

This is a chance to grow your career with a highly innovative engineering organisation. You'll work on technically challenging projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see your designs go from concept through to installation and commissioning.

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