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Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Lancashire
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full-Time
Working Pattern:
4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday), 37 hours/week
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000
Department:
Engineering & Design
Manpower Engineering is partnering with a highly respected engineering manufacturer that has been operating for over 30 years. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance hydraulic tools, lifting and testing systems, and bespoke mechanical equipment. Their products are used in safety-critical environments across subsea, oil and gas, military, aviation, and nuclear sectors.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Design Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team. This role will involve designing new products and modifying existing systems, managing engineering projects from concept through to validation. This is a fully on-site role based at a modern facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new mechanical products and variants, primarily machined components.
* Take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
* Conduct detailed engineering calculations and FEA to validate design concepts.
* Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams during prototype build and validation stages.
* Mentor and support junior engineers, including graduate and apprentice team members.
* Liaise with customers when required for technical discussions or problem-solving.
* Attend up to two trade shows per year, with occasional overnight stays.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering.
* Proven ability to manage end-to-end design projects.
* Confident mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers.
* Strong understanding of machined components (hydraulic systems experience advantageous).
* Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (SolidWorks acceptable).
* Experience with FEA tools and engineering calculations.
* Competent using MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor desirable).
Qualifications
* HND, Degree, or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
* Must have formal qualifications and demonstrable relevant industry experience.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000)
* 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)
* 33 days holiday (adjusted for 4-day week)
* 4.25% employer pension contribution
* Free on-site parking, 5 EV chargers, tea/coffee
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Modern, refurbished working environment
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-Time
Job function
* Engineering & Design
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