Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£38k - 43k per year + Benefits
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Burnley
County:Lancashire
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL94
Post Date:July 28, 2026
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Burnley

£38,000 to £43,000 + Benefits (dependent on experience)

 

Are you looking to accelerate your engineering career with a growing engineering company?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a machinery manufacturer delivering large projects across the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting, innovative role within a business that is entering a significant growth phase. You will be joining a forward thinking engineering team and working in a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer position, designing full machinery using SolidWorks and taking projects from concept through to build.

The Mechanical Design Engineer must have experience designing full machinery with SolidWorks.

 

Why join?

  • Exposure to major engineering projects across multiple international locations
  • Clear career development pathways from trainee through to lead and management roles
  •  Ongoing learning and training opportunities including courses and qualifications
  • Growing organisation with a strong pipeline of long term engineering projects

 

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Research and concept development through to detailed design
  • Taking existing designs and adapting them into new machine formats
  • Modifying and improving existing equipment and machinery
  • Supporting the build and development of prototypes
  • Designing fabricated components and assemblies in mild steel
  • Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
  • Producing detailed drawings and documentation for manufacture

 

Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Experience designing full machinery
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Experience managing designs through the full project lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and installation
  • Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Knowledge of electrical components and interfaces

 

Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Excellent pension scheme with 4% employee and 7% company contribution
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Mental Health Support
  • First Aid Support & Training
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

 

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a technically challenging role within a growing engineering business, please get in touch:

Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.
Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07537 163 611
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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