Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Concepts to Build

Discover Engineering; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to manufacture. You will design bespoke mechanical systems, solve engineering problems, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and customers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, along with 3D CAD skills in SolidWorks or Inventor. This role stands out due to the real influence over projects, an expanding business, and an engineering-led culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design engineering within manufacturing or machinery environments.
• Ability to review detailed 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on mindset for solving technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activity from concept to manufacture.
• Design robust, manufacturable mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Strong mechanical design engineering background

Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly

Strong 3D CAD capability, SolidWorks or Inventor

Practical engineering mindset with sound technical judgement

Comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Discover Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to manufacture. You will design bespoke mechanical systems, solve engineering problems, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and customers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, along with 3D CAD skills in SolidWorks or Inventor. This role stands out due to the real influence over projects, an expanding business, and an engineering-led culture.