Design Engineer (Mechanical Design)
Telford
Salary Negotiable (£45k to £48k)
 
We are recruiting an experienced Design Engineer with strong mechanical design experience to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that provides bespoke engineering solutions to customers across the food sector and other regulated industries.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from initial idea through to fully detailed designs ready for manufacture. You will play a key role in developing practical mechanical solutions, working closely with production and senior leadership to deliver high-quality engineered equipment.

The company offers a full in-house service including CAD design, sheet metal fabrication, conveyor systems, structural steelwork, laser cutting, installation, and ongoing machine maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical equipment, systems, and assemblies from concept through to manufacture
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Lead the mechanical design of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and specifications are met
• Design mechanical systems including conveyors, sheet metal assemblies, frameworks, and moving mechanisms
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture and installation
• Conduct design reviews including tolerance analysis, stress considerations, and mechanical performance evaluation
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design improvements prior to production
• Work closely with manufacturing, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure designs translate effectively to production
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product development initiatives

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong mechanical design background within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Advanced experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Proven experience designing mechanical systems, sheet metal components, fabricated structures, or conveyors
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies, moving parts, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting prototype development and testing
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Experience within food production or regulated industries would be beneficial but is not essential

• Competitive salary depending on experience and technical expertise
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with additional entitlement linked to service
• Potential annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Life assurance after 12 months’ service