Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Nottingham (onsite) Salary: Up to £45k (depending on experience) We’re working with an established UK manufacturer looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to its engineering team. This role involves supporting the full design and development lifecycle, from early concept through to final manufacture. You will work on both new product development and improvements to existing product lines, creating mechanical designs, assemblies, and technical documentation. The position requires strong design capability, attention to detail, and the ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable products across a range of manufacturing processes.    About the Role Design and develop new products, components, and assemblies from concept through to production. Create complex CAD assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet ISO9001 standards. Perform mechanical design calculations and analysis to ensure performance, safety, and reliability. Ensure designs are cost-effective and suitable for manufacture. Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners, providing technical support where required. Produce technical documentation, including engineering drawings, bills of materials, and electrical schematics. Ensure all design outputs are fully defined for manufacturing and production. Manage project timelines and estimate design completion schedules. Follow internal engineering processes and maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.    About You Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years’ experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Good general electrical or electronic knowledge. Strong SolidWorks CAD experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of manufacturing processes, such as injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and casting. Ability to manage multiple design tasks and prioritise workloads effectively. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.    Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV