Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks, NPD & Lean

MTrec Ltd Technical; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Dayshift

Early Friday finish

Career development opportunities

Stable growing organisation

Job summary

MTrec Technical is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-paced North East manufacturing team. You will design mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks, update BOMs, support validations and drive product improvements.

There is a strong focus on DFM, lean manufacturing and cross‑functional collaboration. You will contribute to new product introductions, manage CAD data, and ensure documentation aligns with legislation and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 3+ years' experience as a Mechanical engineer.
• Experience with SolidWorks, 3D design and BOM management.
• Experience with DFM, Lean Manufacturing and hydraulic systems.
• Experience reading hydraulic schematics and electrical distribution knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks.
• Process engineering changes (ECRs) and BOM updates.
• Support technical validations with the engineering team.
• Introduce product improvements and drive R&D
• Maintain 3D models and ensure designs comply with current legislation and cost targets.
• Support New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Management.
• Apply DFM techniques and support manufacturing.
• Complete final design documentation and manage CAD data.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Procurement and Product Support.

Skills

3D design

DFM

Lean Manufacturing

FEA analysis

Electrical distribution knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Reading hydraulic schematics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

MTrec Technical is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-paced North East manufacturing team. You will design mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks, update BOMs, support validations and drive product improvements.

There is a strong focus on DFM, lean manufacturing and cross‑functional collaboration. You will contribute to new product introductions, manage CAD data, and ensure documentation aligns with legislation and cost objectives.