Mechanical Design Engineer in Sandy

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Mechanical Design Engineer



Location: Bedfordshire



Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)



Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00



About the Role



We are working with a growing engineering and manufacturing business that is expanding its customer base and increasing the level of machine customisation across its product range. As a result, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of bespoke machinery solutions.



This is a varied role focused on the full mechanical design lifecycle, from concept through to build support, offering the opportunity to work on innovative and customised engineering projects.



The Job



Create mechanical designs using SolidWorks



Produce sales layout drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD



Design machinery in line with customer requirements and specifications



Generate and manage mechanical bills of materials (BOMs)



Produce 2D drawings including assemblies, parts, and fabrication details



Develop pneumatic schematics



Collaborate with internal design teams to ensure optimal solutions



Identify and support product improvements and innovation



Produce machine manuals and technical documentation



Provide technical support to shop floor teams during machine builds



Complete internal quality documentation including test plans and validation records



Liaise with internal teams to resolve design and build issues



The Person



Mechanical engineering background



Experience in mechanical design of machinery



Proficiency with 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks)



Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach



Ability to work effectively within a team



Good IT skills (MS Office)



Excellent communication skills



Ability to work to tight deadlines



Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas when required



Valid passport



What’s on Offer



Competitive salary



Early finish on Fridays



Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically varied projects



Exposure to innovative machinery design



Career development within a growing organisation

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