Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Consett, County Durham Salary: Up to £45,000 Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and training. Supportive and collaborative engineering culture. Exposure to innovative projects across diverse industries. Job Description: As an Mechanical Design Engineer, you will: Play a key role in the design and development of products from concept through to production. This position involves creating accurate 3D and 2D designs, performing detailed analysis using hand calculations and FEA software, and ensuring the highest quality standards across all design activities. The Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product designs, manufacturing processes, and performance outcomes. You ll also be responsible for writing technical reports, developing test fixtures, and validating prototype designs through testing. This role involves close communication with project managers, customers, and suppliers, ensuring all engineering work aligns with timelines and specifications. As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of your projects, sometimes stepping into a lead engineer position, overseeing design reviews, resource allocation, and project updates. The ideal Mechanical Design Engineer will be proficient in SolidWorks, experienced with FEA tools such as Hexagon Marc/Mentat, and confident working on glass, glazing, or metallic s