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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Meet Our Recruiter

Adele Lewis

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

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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