The Role
– Mechanical Design Engineer
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be heavily involved in delivering full lifecycle mechanical design across bespoke machinery and automated equipment projects. Each machine is entirely custom‑built, giving you the chance to work on unique engineering challenges and take real ownership of your designs.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Producing 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings
2. Developing new concepts and engineering solutions for bespoke machinery
3. Supporting engineering calculations and design validation activities
4. Collaborating closely with manufacturing, projects, and controls teams
5. Participating in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
6. Ensuring solutions are reliable, cost‑effective and fit for customer applications
This position is ideal for a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a technically varied role and enjoys seeing their work progress from concept to completion.
The Person
7. Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with background in machinery, automation, equipment or engineered products
8. Proficient in 3D CAD (any major package)
9. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and calculations
10. Able to work on bespoke designs from concept through to manufacture
11. Creative, analytical and motivated by technical challenge
The Benefits
12. £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
13. Pension scheme
14. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
15. Clear professional development opportunities
16. Join a secure, established engineering business with long-term prospects
17. Work on complex, interesting machinery used worldwide
ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.
Contact:
Bav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
07704543752
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