Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: East Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time, site-based

The opportunit

yI'm recruiting for a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in the Glossop area that is looking to strengthen its Design & R&D function with an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. The business has continued to grow and recently moved into new premises, creating a need for additional engineering resource within the team.

This is an R&D-focused position where you'll work on the design, development and improvement of specialist engineered products. There is scope to recruit anywhere from Mechanical Design Engineer through to Senior Design Engineer level, with the responsibilities shaped around the successful candidate.

The role

Design and development of mechanical products and components

Produce detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor

Work on new product development and existing product improvements

Take designs from initial concept through development and into manufacture

Liaise closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing and the wider business

Support problem solving, design reviews and continuous improvement

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers where appropriate

Play an active role within a small, collaborative Design & R&D teamWhat we're looking for

Minimum 2 years' mechanical design experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally Autodesk Inventor

Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design for manufacture

Experience designing engineered products, assemblies or components

Strong communication skills and comfortable working closely with different departments

Experience within valves, flow control, pressure systems or similar engineered products would be advantageous, but isn't essential

Senior candidates who can provide mentoring and technical support to less experienced engineers are particularly welcomeThe business is not fixed on a specific number of years' experience. Transferable engineering knowledge, CAD capability and the ability to work effectively with others are more important.

Package & working environment

£45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience

Permanent, full-time position

Site-based in Manchester

Standard hours around 7:30am - 4:30pm

Private healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Company summer and Christmas events

3-month probation period

Growing engineering business with around 50 employees

Opportunity to have a genuine influence within a developing R&D functionInterested?

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for more involvement in R&D, product development and technically interesting engineering work, I'd be keen to speak with you.Equally, if you're operating at Senior Design Engineer level and want a role where you can combine hands-on design work with mentoring and technical guidance, this could be a strong fit.

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