Mechanical Designer - MDE 3

Recruit Engineering; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Life assurance

Health plan

EAP

Cycle to Work

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Holiday entitlement

Training & progression

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team in Suffolk/East Anglia. The role involves taking designs from concept through to manufacture, installation, and client sign-off on technically challenging projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior engineers while delivering innovative engineering solutions and maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical design in manufacturing or project-based settings.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical docs.
• Knowledge of FEA and engineering calculations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained across projects.
• Produce and review detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including cost estimation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support CPD initiatives.
• Carry out design calculations using hand calcs, spreadsheets, FEA.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Technical docs

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (REQ 3281)

Location: Suffolk / East Anglia

Salary: £47,500 - £52,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Role

An established engineering and technology business is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, taking designs from concept through to manufacture, installation, and final client sign-off.

You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained throughout all project activities.
• Deliver mechanical design solutions across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Research emerging technologies and industry developments to support product innovation.
• Develop and implement improvements to engineering processes, products, and documentation.
• Take ownership of significant project elements and smaller standalone projects.
• Conduct design calculations using engineering hand calculations, spreadsheets, FEA, and specialist software.
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support bid and proposal activities, including concept development, technical assessments, risk analysis, and cost estimation.
• Carry out client requirement reviews, design studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Participate in site surveys, technical meetings, and client presentations.
• Support project management teams with technical queries, installation considerations, and project delivery activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, compliance packs, operating manuals, and acceptance documentation.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Support manufacturing teams throughout production and assembly phases.
• Provide technical support for existing equipment and legacy systems.
• Assist with mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing activities where appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical design within an engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering calculations and analysis methods, including FEA.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple concurrent projects.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practice.

Benefits

• Salary: £47,500 - £52,000
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance options
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering business, working on innovative projects across the full product lifecycle while gaining exposure to complex engineering solutions and multidisciplinary project delivery.