Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An established engineering business in Skelmersdale is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen its design capability. This role would suit a high-calibre, self-starting engineer with strong experience in bespoke machinery and equipment design.
You’ll be part of a collaborative design team, responsible for delivering complete mechanical design packages from concept through to manufacture, using SolidWorks and recognised engineering standards.
The Role
As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical designs, producing accurate 3D models, detailed fabrication drawings and supporting technical documentation. You’ll be involved throughout the full design lifecycle, working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and development of new and existing mechanical products and machinery
Create 3D models, detailed fabrication drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks
Produce bills of materials and supporting technical documentation
Interpret and translate customer requirements into practical design solutions
Ensure designs meet industry standards, customer specifications and internal procedures
Carry out design reviews with internal teams and, where required, customers
Apply mechanical engineering principles, calculations and analysis to designs
Use FEA and hand calculations to validate designs where required
Support manufacturing with technical input and design clarification What We’re Looking For
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience in bespoke machinery or equipment design
Strong SolidWorks experience in an engineering environment
Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Experience producing fabrication drawings and knowledge of manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of FEA and hand calculations
Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced engineering environment Why Apply?
Salary £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
Technically engaging role working on bespoke machinery
End-to-end involvement in the design lifecycle
Stable, permanent opportunity within an established engineering team
Opportunity to influence design standards and best practices To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
(phone number removed)
(url removed)