Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Office-Based)
Salary: -35,000 - -45,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial process equipment, delivering innovative engineering solutions to customers across a range of sectors. With over 40 years of engineering expertise and a strong reputation for delivering complex thermal processing and industrial machinery projects, this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging equipment from concept through to installation.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing bespoke mechanical systems and machinery using SolidWorks. Working closely with project, manufacturing and commissioning teams, you will take designs from initial concept through to production and installation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
• Designing bespoke mechanical equipment and assemblies
• Producing bills of materials (BOMs) and technical documentation
• Liaising with manufacturing teams to support production and assembly
• Supporting projects through the full product lifecycle
• Conducting design calculations and engineering analysis where required
• Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Assisting with continuous improvement of existing products and design processes

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position
• Strong SolidWorks design experience
• Experience designing industrial machinery, process equipment, special purpose machinery, or similar engineered products
• Knowledge of fabrication, sheet metal, welded structures and mechanical assemblies
• Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Desirable

• Experience with thermal processing equipment, furnaces, kilns, dryers, ovens or process plant equipment
• Familiarity with FEA and engineering calculations
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

Benefits

• Salary -35,000 - -45,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering business
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

If you''re a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on innovative, bespoke machinery projects using SolidWorks, we''d love to hear from you.