Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Darlington
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Darlington. This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineered products across multiple sectors, with involvement from initial concept through to manufacture.
The role will involve:
Creating mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineered solutions using SolidWorks.
Producing accurate 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings.
Designing sheet metal parts and welded fabrications in line with manufacturing best practice.
Supporting projects throughout the full design lifecycle, including prototyping and testing.
Working closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are efficient, practical, and cost-effective.
Preparing BOMs, technical documentation, and supporting design changes.We’re looking for someone with:
Strong SolidWorks experience.
A background in mechanical design within manufacturing, fabrication, machinery, or automotive environments.
3+ years’ experience in a mechanical design role.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles.
High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
A BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Design Engineering, or similar.If you or anyone you know is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer role, click apply or send your up-to-date CV to (url removed)