Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Fabrication Equipment

Pertemps Network Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester for hands-on development of complex fabricated and machined equipment used in industrial environments. You will take concepts through detailed manufacturing drawings and support fabrication and build on site.

The role demands 10+ years of mechanical design experience in fabrication or special purpose machinery, with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD, and a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical fabrications and assemblies for manufacture
• Produce full 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from concept
• Create fabrication drawings suitable for laser cutting, folding, welding and assembly
• Design precision machined components including shafts, housings, couplings and fixtures
• Specify and apply correct tolerances, fits and machining requirements
• Develop assemblies incorporating bearings, sleeves, keyways and bolted connections
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and aligned with production capability
• Work closely with manufacturing and workshop teams to resolve design queries
• Support reverse engineering and redesign of existing equipment where required
• Interpret and adapt designs to material availability and fabrication constraints
• Provide technical input into design improvements and problem-solving activities
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in fabrication or special purpose machinery
• Strong background in mechanical design for manufacture (DfM)
• Proven experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings from scratch
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and laser cutting design principles
• Experience designing machined components and mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of tolerancing, fits, and machining practices (limits & fits, ISO standards)
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (professional level)
• Experience with 2D CAD (AutoCAD or equivalent such as DraftSight)
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent minimum)
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience within water, wastewater or process plant equipment
• Experience with stainless steel, mild steel and plastics design
• Site experience including measurements, installation or troubleshooting support
• Experience working with mixed imperial and metric design standards
• Exposure to regulated or industrial manufacturing environments
• Understanding of material selection and availability constraints

Job description

Pertemps Network Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester for hands-on development of complex fabricated and machined equipment used in industrial environments. You will take concepts through detailed manufacturing drawings and support fabrication and build on site.

The role demands 10+ years of mechanical design experience in fabrication or special purpose machinery, with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD, and a UK driving licence.