Design Engineer

Ready to lead bespoke mechanical design projects for an industry-leading engineering giant?

If you're a degree-qualified design engineer who loves diving deep into 3D CAD, structural sheet metal fabrication, and complex mechanical systems, this is the career move you've been looking for.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Desborough

• Up to £55,000
• 25 days + banks
• Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance + Employee Assistance Programme

Join a long-established, highly reputable UK engineering specialist operating as part of a major parent group with a turnover exceeding £200m. With over 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing bespoke heavy-duty equipment, they are a trusted partner to blue-chip clients across the defence, energy, and military sectors. Known for technical excellence, heavy investment in engineering, and high-spec product lines, they offer a stable and technically challenging environment for ambitious engineers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Produce concepts, 3D CAD models, and detail drawings for steel structures, sheet metal work, and mechanisms using SolidWorks.
• Carry out technical calculations to justify designs, ensure structural integrity, and validate decision-making.
• Lead design aspects of new product development, ensuring all products comply with strict legisl...