Mechanical Design Engineer

Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global organisation to recruit for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.

Our client, a global name in heavy-duty mobile equipment, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of exciting, technically challenging projects and contribute to the full product development lifecycle.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the design, integration, and testing of mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, delivering robust engineering solutions across a range of innovative equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment.
• Use 3D CAD tools (ideally Siemens Solid Edge, NX, or Teamcenter) to produce and revise part and assembly models, drawings, and hydraulic schematics.
• Support or lead cross-functional design efforts involving hydraulic, electrical, and software systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and support teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of new designs and modifications.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation activities to meet performance and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and user manuals.
• Assist with on-site troubleshooting, testing, and production support as required.
• Help estimate project timelines, costs, and resource needs, while monitoring progress to ensure targets are met.

Skills & experience required.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, ideally within heavy machinery, mobile equipment, or a related industry.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software; experience with Siemens Solid Edge, NX, or Teamcenter is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of design projects from concept through to completion.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving with experience supporting production and testing environments.
• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Benefits package

• Salary up to £45,000
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• 25 days holiday
• Private Health care – After probation for employee and partner
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Death in service 4 times annual salary
• Eyes test and glasses vouchers
• Payday Pizza
• Support lines with numerous professionals for legal advice, mental health support etc.
• 37.5 hour working between the hours of 7.00am & 6pm

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