Design Engineer

An established engineering manufacturer based in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team.

The company specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke engineered equipment supplied into industrial and commercial environments. Working on both standard products and customer-specific solutions, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, practical and high-quality engineering solutions.

With a focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation where you can take ownership of projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing mechanical designs from customer requirements through to finished products.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will collaborate with internal departments including Production, Purchasing, Installation and Sales to deliver practical, cost-effective designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of bespoke projects, giving you exposure to the full engineering lifecycle and the satisfaction of seeing your designs become fully manufactured products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design bespoke mechanical equipment using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop concepts from customer specifications, requirements and site information.
• Complete engineering calculations and design checks where required.
• Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and efficient to produce.
• Support product improvements, design reviews and engineering projects.
• Assist with component selection, cost considerations and supplier discussions.
• Provide technical support to installation and service teams when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a practical and hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges and developing products for real-world applications.

You will have experience with:

• Mechanical design and product development
• 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred)
• Fabricated steel structures
• Sheet metal and welded assemblies
• Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Production and manufacturing drawings
• Bill of Materials (BOM) creation
• Engineering calculations
• Working closely with manufacturing environments

Desirable Experience

Experience within any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Bespoke machinery design
• Special purpose machinery
• Lifting equipment
• Materials handling systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Structural fabrications
• Industrial equipment design

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects
• Full project lifecycle involvement from concept to completion
• Stable and established engineering environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development opportunities

Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity.