Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Solid Solutions Staffing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire suppression technology seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with SolidWorks expertise. Join an innovative team in Chelmsford, focusing on developing high-performance systems. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including a company pension and health care, and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Healthcare Benefits

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SolidWorks for 3D CAD modelling.
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawing packs for manufacture.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-quality library of 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with R&D, CNC, and production to optimise designs.
• Support Quality and Compliance teams with models for audits.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Collaborative Design

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time

Salary - Circa 44,500 DOE
Location - Office based in Chelmsford

We're delighted to be supporting a globally recognised leader in fire suppression technology. The company designs and manufactures high-performance systems for critical environments across sectors such as automotive, construction, and data centres. With internationally recognised certifications and a strong focus on innovation and quality, they offer a dynamic, forward-thinking workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute to safety-driven solutions, and be part of a rapidly expanding global team.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks skills to join their engineering team.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Develop and maintain a high-quality library of 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing, certification, and customer use
• Interpret specifications, sketches, and customer data to produce accurate design solutions and technical drawing packs
• Modify existing models and drawings to meet project requirements and ensure clarity, compliance, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with R&D, CNC, and production teams to optimise designs, minimise waste, and support efficient product handover
• Create documentation and renders for design projects, customer communications, tenders, and marketing materials
• Perform stress and material behaviour analysis to support design validation where required
• Attend technical meetings and contribute to project implementation, working towards agreed engineering KPIs
• Support Quality and Compliance teams with models and drawings for audits, certification, and regulatory requirements

Experiences required

• Proven experience in 3D CAD modelling using SolidWorks
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawing packs for manufacture (DFM)
• Proficient in FEA tools, ideally SolidWorks Simulation or alternatives such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, Simcenter, or Altair
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards (desirable)
• A full UK/EU driving licence is required

Package

40 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Company Pension Royal LondonLife AssuranceHealthcare Health Shield Employee Wellness