Mechanical Design Engineer

Why Join? * Join a well-established and highly respected engineering business with over 30 years of success and a strong reputation in its field. * Be part of a growing company investing in its people, technology and facilities, with an expanding order book. * Excellent opportunity for long-term career development, working on varied bespoke projects from design through to manufacture. Mechanical Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits * £38,000 - £44,000 * 37 hours per week, with some flexitime and an earlier finish on Friday * Paid overtime The Role An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established and growing engineering business, working within a busy design office on a range of bespoke and standard equipment. You'll provide practical design solutions to technical challenges, produce detailed drawings for manufacture and work closely with colleagues across Design, Production and other departments. Candidate Requirements * Mechanical Design Engineer experience * Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D CAD modelling software (Solidworks or Inventor) * Experience producing accurate, detailed engineering drawings * Experience designing bespoke equipment * Understanding of EN standards, CE marking and relevant regulations * Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills * Able to work effectively as part of a team and to deadlines What You Will Be Doing * The Mechanical Design Engineer will be designing and detailing bespoke and standard equipment * Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs and design documentation * Developing practical solutions to technical design challenges * Carrying out site visits and surveys where required * Working closely with Production and other departments throughout projects * Supporting value engineering, quality improvements and efficient design practices * Reviewing manufacturing modifications and updating drawings for future projects The Mechanical Design Engineer role is commutable from: Oldham, Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Blackburn, Burnley Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design R&D & FEA Recruitment Support since 1994