Mechanical Design Engineer
Warwick - Hybrid
£40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits - Permanent
VIQU are working with an established engineering manufacturer delivering large-scale, heavy‑duty mechanical systems to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in structural fabrication and load‑bearing equipment. This role is focused on heavy fabricated structures (3mm plate and above).
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop heavy‑duty fabricated structures and assemblies
* Design and detail welded and bolted joints for structural applications
* Produce 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings with full GD&T/GPS
* Apply strong mechanical reasoning to understand load paths, stress, deflection and structural behaviour
* Support validation, verification and design reviews for large mechanical systems
* Work closely with manufacturing to ensure practical, buildable designs
* Investigate field and service issues, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Support engineering change management and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Requirements
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Proven experience designing heavy fabrications (3mm+ plate and welded structures)
* Experience with large mechanical systems such as cranes, lifting equipment, process plant, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, rail or similar heavy engineered products
* Strong understanding of welded structures and bolted joint design
* Ability to produce accurate 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T/GPS application
* Solid mechanical fundamentals with the ability to understand structural load paths and failure modes
* Experience resolving in‑service or field performance issues
* 3D CAD experience required (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks or Creo considered)
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