Mechanical Design Engineer

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (Negotiable DOE)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30
• Benefits: +Bonus, 21.5 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service), Free on-site parking, Free lunches on performance-hit days, Auto-enrolment pension, Career progression in a fast-growing business

This is a dynamic and varied CAD design position working across both new product development and project delivery. If you enjoy jumping between concept design, real-world system layouts, and problem-solving on the fly, this is the right role for you.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll produce full drawing packages: parts, assemblies, fabrication, P&IDs, GA layouts, and more. You'll work with both bespoke components (nozzles, washguns) and system-level designs (pumps, pipework, hygienic equipment) that integrate into food-grade manufacturing environments.

This is not just a desk-based drawing role. Expect site visits, random briefs, tight turnarounds, and a fast-moving team culture that values people who get stuck in.

• Produce detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Create system layout drawings, P&IDs, installation drawings, and user manuals
• Modify and develop existing designs to support manufacture and assembly
• Occasionally accompany project managers to customer sites for surveys
• Support both pre-sales technical input and new product R&D
• Work closely with a small, agile, and motivated cross-functional team

• Proven experience with 2D & 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Mechanical design background - ideally with knowledge of pipework, systems, or machinery
• Basic electrical or automation understanding is a bonus
• Strong multitasker who can handle changing priorities and urgent design needs
• Self-motivated, solutions-focused, and happy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to commute daily to site (hybrid working available after initial onboarding)

This role would suit someone from:

• Food production / hygienic systems
• Oil & gas / industrial process systems
• Factory automation
• Product design or mechanical systems integration

You’ll join a company in an exciting growth phase, recently expanding into Europe and actively investing in product innovation. The team is vibrant, humble, and full of energy. If you want real variety, autonomy, and visibility in your work, this is the one to go for.