Solidworks Mechanical Engineer

Niche Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SOLIDWORKS Engineer for an on-site role in Calne, United Kingdom. The position involves evaluating products, ensuring quality control, and supporting engineering efforts in a growing manufacturing business. The ideal candidate should have strong SolidWorks skills and hands-on mechanical engineering experience. This role offers a salary of £40,000–£45,000 plus benefits, along with opportunities for career progression into management.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on mechanical engineering experience, including assembly, repair, testing or prototyping.
• SolidWorks experience is essential, with the ability to create, modify and review mechanical designs.
• Strong understanding of materials, components and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing products, diagnosing faults and identifying improvements.
• Lead quality control activities for inbound goods, resolving issues with suppliers.
• Build, assemble, test and repair products and prototypes in a workshop.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical engineering experience

SolidWorks experience

Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer with strong SolidWorks capability who enjoys taking ownership, improving products and seeing ideas through from concept to reality? If you thrive in a practical, fast-moving environment and want to play a pivotal role in a growing manufacturing business, this could be the ideal next step.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SOLIDWORKS Engineer to join Urathon Europe Ltd, a well-established and expanding manufacturer and distributor of mobility equipment, daily living aids and medical devices. With over 30 years of industry experience and an ambitious product pipeline, Urathon is entering a period of significant growth, including multiple new product launches and increased market presence.

This role sits at the heart of the product lifecycle and offers real influence. As the sole on-site engineer, the successful candidate will take responsibility for product evaluation, quality control, hands‑on engineering and R&D support, working closely with UK operations, overseas manufacturing partners and the Engineering Manager. With a clear succession plan in place, this position also offers a genuine pathway into Engineering Management.

This is a fully on-site role based in Calne, offering a salary of £40,000–£45,000 plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate new and existing products, diagnosing faults, identifying improvements and supporting design refinement using SolidWorks.

Lead quality control activities for inbound goods, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement with suppliers.

Build, assemble, test and repair products and prototypes within a workshop-based environment.

Produce, review and maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications and engineering drawings.

Skills & Experience

Proven hands‑on mechanical engineering experience, including assembly, repair, testing or prototyping.

SolidWorks experience is essential, with the ability to create, modify and review mechanical designs.

Strong understanding of materials, components and manufacturing processes.

Confident, self‑motivated communicator able to manage priorities independently in a growing business.

Urathon is a close-knit, family‑owned organisation where collaboration, ownership and practical problem‑solving are valued. This role suits someone who enjoys being visible, trusted and involved across the business, with the opportunity to grow alongside the company and progress into a senior leadership position over time.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a key engineering role within a growing and innovative business, apply today or contact Niche Recruitment for further information and a confidential discussion