Mechanical Design Engineer

Bedfordshire

£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00 | Fri 08:00–13:00

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on exciting projects with a business that thrives on innovation and customisation? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking engineering team where no two projects are the same.

With a strong pipeline of bespoke machine design projects, this role offers the opportunity to push your creativity, work with cutting-edge technology, and directly influence product development.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Be part of a collaborative engineering team where your ideas and problem-solving skills are valued.

Work on new machinery design, retrofits, and upgrades that make a tangible difference to customers worldwide.

Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to bring concepts to life and see your designs through to manufacture.

Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle – from initial concepts and sales layouts to hands-on support with builds and technical documentation.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a shorter Friday working day!

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing innovative mechanical solutions in SolidWorks.

Producing customer layout drawings, BOMs, detailed 2D drawings, assemblies, and fabrications.

Creating pneumatic schematics and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

Collaborating with electrical/software teams for optimised designs.

Supporting the shop floor during build, test, and commissioning phases.

Identifying opportunities for product improvements and innovation.

Producing manuals, test plans, and validation documentation to support quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BTEC, HNC, or equivalent).

Minimum 5 years’ experience in machinery design.

Skilled user of 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering / working towards Chartered status.

Experience in machinery build, commissioning, and validation.

AutoCAD experience for customer layouts.

Knowledge of pneumatic systems.

Personal Attributes

A confident communicator with strong attention to detail.

Able to use initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Flexible to travel in the UK and overseas for site surveys/support.

Holds a valid UK Right to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys variety, thrives on technical challenges, and wants to grow with a supportive and ambitious company.

Apply today and let’s discuss how this role could be the next big step in your career