Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer £45-50k + Pension, Annual Bonus, 30 Days Holiday Lancashire. Ref: 25514 This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be a part of a growing and innovative engineering business developing materials handling projects for customers across the food and beverage sector. The Role: From concept design and product development through to build support and commissioning, this varied position offers the opportunity to get involved in: * Designing bespoke machinery, automation equipment, conveyors and handling systems * Producing detailed 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor * Developing practical, cost-effective and manufacturable engineering solutions * Supporting R&D activities, prototyping and new machine development * Working on sheet metal, stainless steel fabrication and automation-focused projects * Collaborating with production, service and project teams throughout the project life cycle * Providing technical support during machine build, testing and installation * Troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges * Contributing ideas to improve machine performance, reliability and build quality * Supporting projects from concept through to customer delivery The following experience would be particularly beneficial: * Conveyor design experience * Prototype testing and product validation * Stainless steel fabrication knowledge * Inventor 3D design Why Join? * Design real-world machinery and see your projects built and commissioned * Join a stable and growing engineering business with low staff turnover * Excellent opportunity for long-term career progression * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Freedom to contribute ideas and influence future machinery developments * Varied projects with genuine technical ownership * Early finish on Fridays available through flexible start times Interested? Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Chorley, Blackburn, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale and other surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill