Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to product development and engineering improvements for heavy equipment in the material handling division. You will work within a collaborative, globally active manufacturing environment that values long-term stability and career progression. The role focuses on designing from concept to production, solving technical problems, and driving efficiency with cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on design position with real impact on product quality, safety, and cost. You will engage with manufacturing, purchasing, service, and operations to deliver robust solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 1 day working from home after probation
• Health care / insurance support
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts

Responsibilities

• Support product improvement and engineering enhancement projects
• Lead product improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Support engineering design activities from concept through to production
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Manage engineering changes in line with company procedures
• Support technical problem-solving activities across engineering and production
• Assist with product support and technical queries
• Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to support operational efficiency
• Support safety improvement activities across product lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and operations

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience within equipment design and manufacturing environments
• Experience with mechanical design and engineering documentation
• Strong CAD experience with 3D design packages such as SolidWorks or similar
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical standards
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication and welding
• Good communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages

• communication
• organisation
• problem-solving
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD
• reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• manufacturing processes including fabrication and welding

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