Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer or a recent graduate for an exciting opportunity. In this hybrid role, you'll model and refine mechanical components using Autodesk Inventor, collaborate with project teams, and work on production-ready designs. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong design skills. Join a supportive team where your designs will be tested and used in real-world applications.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (graduates are welcome to apply).
• Strong mechanical design skills, ideally with machinery or sheet metal design experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience creating BOMs and applying DFM principles.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; personal vehicle preferred due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Model and refine mechanical components using Autodesk Inventor and other engineering software.
• Draft and revise engineering drawings to meet client specifications.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and basic design documentation.
• Apply DFM principles to ensure designs are practical and production ready.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other team members.
• Assist with sub-contractor and vendor communications.
• Help improve engineering processes and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Record and monitor project hours to meet deadlines.