Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

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Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Worksop, UK | Full-time (Mon–Fri, 40 hours)

Our client is an established UK-based engineering manufacturer, specialising in the design and build of specialist vehicles and equipment.

The role You’ll join a growing engineering team focused on the design and development of complex vehicle-based systems and associated equipment. This is a hands-on role covering the full design lifecycle, from concept through to production support, with direct involvement in manufacturing and build environments.

Key responsibilities

• 3D CAD design and production of detailed engineering drawings
• Concept design and development of components, fabrications, machined parts, and general assemblies
• Creation and maintenance of engineering documentation and project files
• Updating drawings and designs in line with continuous improvement activities
• Providing engineering support to production, resolving build and design issues

Requirements

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, kinematics or other complex mechanical systems
• Strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor or similar)
• Experience designing mechanisms involving linkages, pivots, and actuators
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, and weld design
• Ability to carry out manual calculations (stress, strain, force analysis)
• Experience with FEA
• Practical experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Understanding of engineering change processes and ISO 9001
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience xwzovoh in a design engineering role

Desirable

• Experience with vehicle or mobile equipment design
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Familiarity with vehicle regulations, CE marking, and machinery directives
• Experience using AutoCAD

Profile

• High attention to detail and methodical approach
• Able to manage workload independently and deliver to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset

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