Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) 4-day working week | Flexible hours | 25 days holiday bank holidays | Pension | Death in service | Health cash plan A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in precision engineering and complex machinery design. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and growing team, delivering end-to-end mechanical solutions for high-value engineering projects. What you'll be doing: Lead mechanical design from concept to completion, ensuring Machinery Directive compliance. Create detailed specifications, project plans, and risk assessments including FMEA. Deliver designs using 3D CAD (Inventor, Solidworks or similar) and manage documentation, budgets, and timelines. Conduct engineering calculations and design reviews. Liaise cross-functionally with production, sales, and suppliers. Provide ongoing support during commissioning and offer customer technical assistance. Mentor and manage junior engineers. What you'll need to succeed: HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor or similar). Proven experience with special purpose machinery or industrial equipment. Strong grasp of hydraulics/pneumatics, and mechanical engineering calculations. Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills Why join us? Excellent staff retention and a dynamic working environment with diverse product lines. 4-day working week (Mon-Thu, 4x9.5 hrs) for a true work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which is quite competitive - especially with the 4-day week. Flexible start times. Company pension (3% employer contribution). 3x death-in-service cover. Health cash plan and salary sacrifice schemes (optional).Ready to engineer smarter, better, and more rewarding solutions? Apply now and become part of a company that values innovation, growth, and flexibility