Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction)

Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction)

-30,000 - -36,000 * Permanent * Swadlincote * Hybrid after probation

Rare opportunity for a Design Engineer (Solidworks) in a brand-new role developing and designing Building Products for a global Construction group offering fast tracked progression into Leadership

You''ll be mentored by the Group Development Director and move beyond drafting into innovation, testing and margin-aware design.

Why this Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) role

• Direct mentorship from the Group Development Director

• Tailored training plan and structured technical coaching

• Hybrid working after probation

• Clear routes into senior R&D, design leadership or commercial/sales

• 33 days'' holiday (increasing with service) and Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced family leave, life assurance, staff discounts and spot rewards

What you''ll do

• Use SolidWorks to develop concepts, assemblies and detailed drawings for new Construction products

• Support prototyping, testing and sustainability-focused improvements

• Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance

• Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation

• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director

What you''ll need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar

• SolidWorks proficiency (essential)

• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset; want more than drafting

• Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration

Progression

As a Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you''ll gain exposure across concept design, testing and commercial analysis. The new team structure and growth plans create fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership or a commercial/sales track if that''s your strength.

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