Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time



Salary - Circa £36,000 DOE

Location - Office based in Dartford



We're excited to be supporting a trusted provider in the vehicle repair and refurbishment sector. With over two decades of experience delivering expert solutions for commercial vehicles, their services include chassis alignment, bodywork, paint systems, safety upgrades, and full compliance kits for regulatory standards. Known for their skilled team and rapid turnaround, they support both individual operators and large fleets with reliable, high-quality workmanship.



They are now actively seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who's proficient in SolidWorks and Composer to lead design projects, produce technical drawings, support prototyping, and contribute to documentation and installations.



Responsibilities, but are not limited to



Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to completion

Produce 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks

Create assembly and part drawings for manufacturing

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including one primary and several smaller ones

Liaise with suppliers to order components and oversee prototyping and testing

Prepare technical documentation, manuals, and installation guides

Conduct occasional client site visits to support installation and sign-off

Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and product developmentExperiences required



Competent in creating detailed 3D models in SolidWorks

Proficient in developing illustrations/animations using SolidWorks Composer

Background in Mechanical Engineering, either academic or time-served

Able to create 2D detailed technical drawing packs for sheet metal and fabricated partsPackage

40 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8am to 4:30am | 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | NEST Pension