Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Rate:£38k - 48k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Newcastle upon Tyne
County:Tyne and Wear
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL34
Post Date:September 25, 2025
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About the Role

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is proud to represent a well-established, niche engineering business in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team.

The Business:

  • Be part of a highly specialised, respected business within the industrial equipment manufacturing sector, serving a global customer base.
  • Work on technically challenging projects across design, redesign, and customer-driven improvements.
  • Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
  • Enjoy variety in your role, including occasional customer site visits.

The Role of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

They are looking to strengthen their design team with a Mechanical Design Engineer

Here’s how:

  • Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, and parts for use in complex machinery.
  • Respond to technical requests from customers, including adjustments and upgrades to existing machinery.
  • Work on design adjustments and redesigns to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Produce high-quality 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks / 3D CAD.
  • Support the conversion of designs into practical parts ready for production.
  • Provide occasional onsite support, including customer visits, service work, and site surveys (rare, with full risk assessments in place).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and innovative engineering solutions.

About the Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical Design or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years’ mechanical design experience, ideally within machinery, capital equipment, or a related engineering field.
  • Proven experience designing mechanical parts, systems, and assemblies.
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and/or other 3D CAD packages.
  • Ability to produce designs suitable for part production and manufacturing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
  • Good communication skills and confidence liaising with customers and colleagues.

Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Company pension
  • Holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  • Professional development and progression opportunities

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07441934030

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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