Mechanical Design Engineer – Machinery & Automation
£45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
Location : Bedfordshire (Site-Based Role)
Are you a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks or Inventor skills and experience designing automated machinery?
Join a growing manufacturer where you'll design, develop, and refine special-purpose equipment used across the packaging and processing sector.
The Role
You'll work within a collaborative design team delivering end-to-end mechanical design for bespoke filling and packaging machinery. This is a practical, varied role perfect for someone with a systems mindset and a passion for building robust, efficient machines.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing machinery, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
* Applying a systems engineering approach to integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated elements
* Producing accurate 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
* Supporting the production team to ensure designs are practical, efficient and easy to assemble
* Carrying out FEA to validate and optimise designs
* Applying GD&T for tolerance, …
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