Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on complex engineering projects that make a real impact?

We’re partnering with an established engineering business that designs and delivers bespoke process systems for customers across the water, energy and industrial sectors. With projects spanning the UK and internationally, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you’ll work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

This role would suit someone who enjoys designing engineered systems, solving technical challenges and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality engineering designs and supporting projects from tender stage through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer include:

• Producing 2D and 3D engineering designs using AutoCAD and 3d CAD, E.g Solidworks, Inventor etc.
• Creating General Arrangement drawings, layouts, isometric drawings, manufacturing drawings and project documentation.
• Interpreting customer specifications and translating them into practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting engineering projects from concept through to delivery.
• Reviewing engineering documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and subcontractors throughout project delivery.
• Supporting document control processes and maintaining accurate engineering records.
• Reviewing supplier documentation and attending equipment inspections where required.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant engineering standards and quality procedures.
• Working collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical and Project Engineers to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.

About You

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience working in a project-based engineering environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer or Design Engineer.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD and AutoCAD (2D).
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies, skid-mounted equipment or process plant.
• Knowledge of piping systems, pumps, valves or fluid handling equipment.
• Understanding of common manufacturing methods and engineering standards.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams. 

What’s on Offer as a Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Join a growing engineering business delivering bespoke projects worldwide.
• Work on technically challenging engineered systems from concept through to manufacture.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering team.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across the water, industrial and energy sectors.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities within an expanding organisation.

If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge and enjoy designing complex engineered systems that solve real-world engineering problems, we’d love to hear from you.