Mechanical Design Project Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery manufacturer in Nottingham is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will provide mechanical engineering solutions and take responsibility for project aspects from conception to commissioning. Candidates should have experience with 3D CAD and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum and requires a full UK driving license for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using 3D CAD for designing machinery.
• Knowledge of preparing detailed drawings and schematics.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering solutions and designs.
• Take responsibility for mechanical aspects of projects.
• Adhere to client specifications and company standards.

Skills

3D CAD design

SolidWorks experience

Knowledge of tolerances

Special-purpose machinery design

Collaboration with teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Project Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

Location: Nottingham – Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum D.O.E. Overtime available.

Express Recruitment is representing a special‑purpose machinery manufacturer in Nottingham, seeking a full‑time Mechanical Design Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering solutions and designs for all company products.
• Take responsibility for mechanical aspects of projects from conception to commissioning.
• Generate project‑related documents using CAD and related software.
• Attend internal and external meetings, including visits to customer sites for technical support and design expertise.
• Design initial concepts and contribute to costing and timescale reviews.
• Adhere to client specifications while complying with safe working practices and company standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience using 3D CAD for designing machines, jig fixtures, and/or mechanisms – SolidWorks experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of applying tolerances and preparing detailed drawings and schematics.
• Experience designing special‑purpose machinery desirable.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or HND with relevant industry experience.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (mandatory for occasional travel to customer sites).
• Proven ability to collaborate with Project Managers and design teams.

Vacancy Summary

• Hours: Full time, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week. (Mon/Tue 8:00‑17:00, Wed/Thu 8:00‑17:00; Fri 8:00‑12:30).
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum D.O.E., overtime paid 1.33× for hours after the first two overtime hours.
• Job Type: Full Time, Office Based, Permanent.
• Location: Nottingham, UK.