Mechanical Design Engineer (Converting / Bespoke Machinery)
£46,000 - £50,000 + Annual Bonus + Half-Day Fridays + Progression + Training + Free On Site Parking
Taunton
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, conveyors, or fabrication design looking to join a forward-thinking engineering firm offering
exciting projects, great progression, and an excellent work-life balance?
On offer is the chance to take ownership of mechanical design projects from concept to completion. You'll use Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD to design special purpose machinery, conveyors, and steel fabrications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet technical, safety, and cost requirements. You'll also perform calculations, FEA, and material selection to deliver efficient, practical, and compliant designs.
This company boasts over a century of engineering excellence, having been founded in the early 1900s. Renowned both in the UK and internationally, they have built a stellar reputation for delivering high-quality, specialised equipment to the converting and printing industries, while also providing exceptional customer support, breakdown services, and precision repairs.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with at least an HND in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in machinery design or fitting. You'll be looking for a role that offers autonomy, technical challenge, and the opportunity to progress within a well-established and growing business.
The Role:
Mechanical design of special purpose machinery, conveyors, and general fabrications
Use of Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
Full project involvement from concept to completion
Collaboration across departments to meet technical, regulatory, and commercial goals
The Person:
HND/Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Proficient in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD)
Background in machinery, fabrication, or mechanical fitting
Reference Number: BBBH 22386
Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Machinery, Fabrication, Conveyor Systems, Taunton, Somerset.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.
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