Mechanical Design Engineer
£40,000 – £48,000 | Measham, Swadlincote | Mon–Fri
Ref: MDE 14
ATA Recruitment are supporting a leading UK‑based engineering and automation specialist as they continue to expand their mechanical design capability due to sustained growth across the automotive sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well‑established, privately owned engineering business delivering bespoke mechanical tooling, jigs, fixtures and automated assembly systems to high‑profile OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers.
About the Business
The company specialises in the design and manufacture of engineered-to-order mechanical and automated assembly solutions, including torque reaction systems, electronic torque tooling, jigs, fixtures and special purpose machinery.
All projects are delivered end‑to‑end from a single UK site, covering concept design, detailed engineering, manufacture, assembly and testing. This allows engineers to retain full technical ownership and see their designs through to real‑world implementation.
The business supports major automotive manufacturers and suppliers, delivering robust and repeatable assembly solutions used in high‑precision production environments. Following continued demand from OEM customers, the company is investing in its design team as part of a structured growth plan.
The Role – Mechanical Design Engineer
You will join a small, experienced engineering team working on multiple bespoke projects simultaneously. The role is heavily design‑focused, with close interaction across manufacturing and project engineering.
The position is predominantly 3D CAD‑based, producing detailed models and manufacturing drawings for mechanical and automated systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design bespoke jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated assembly systems
Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
Manage designs from concept through to production handover
Perform engineering calculations (force, strength, load, basic FEA)
Participate in design reviews and project handover meetings
Create, check and approve drawings and BOMs
Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams
Support engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing capability
Comfortable working across multiple projects
Practical, hands‑on engineering approach
Qualifications:
HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
What’s on Offer
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 DOE
Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday
Flexible start and finish times
Holidays: 22 days + Bank Holidays
Pension
Life assurance
Supportive engineering‑led culture with genuine project ownership
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering business where design engineers are trusted, supported and involved throughout the full project lifecycle. You’ll work on technically varied projects rather than repetitive design work, in a stable environment with long‑term progression potential.
As ATA Recruitment are working closely 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 coming few weeks, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.
Contact:
Bhav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
(phone number removed)
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