Mechanical Design Engineer
£30,000 - £50,000 + Share Options + Private Healthcare Benefits
Want to Design Products That Actually Get Built?
Too many engineering roles involve making small changes to existing products and getting lost in layers of process.
This opportunity is different.
We're looking for an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative and growing engineering business developing high-performance technology and equipment for industrial applications.
This is a role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, solve complex engineering challenges and see your designs progress from concept through to production.
If you're passionate about product development, enjoy problem-solving and want your work to have genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Opportunity?
Work on innovative engineering projects
Design products from concept through to manufacture
Join a collaborative and highly skilled engineering team
Influence key design decisions
Direct exposure to product development and R&D
Fast-paced environment with real career progression
Growing company with share options available
Your work will be seen, valued and implemented

The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and improving advanced engineering products and systems.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll be responsible for creating practical, manufacturable designs that meet demanding performance, quality and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical products and components using SolidWorks
Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
Support new product development projects from concept through to production
Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
Participate in prototype development, testing and validation
Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities
Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and project teams
Ensure designs meet quality, cost and performance objectives

What We're Looking For

Experience within a Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Engineer role
Strong SolidWorks CAD experience
Ability to create detailed engineering drawings
Understanding of manufacturing processes and design principles
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable
Product development or R&D experience
Background within manufacturing, engineering, technology or industrial sectors
Experience designing mechanical assemblies or engineered products
Degree, HNC, HND or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

What's In It For You?
£30,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience
Share options scheme
Private healthcare and benefits package
Career progression opportunities
Exposure to innovative technologies
High levels of autonomy and responsibility
Supportive engineering culture

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for

Mechanical Design Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Design Engineers

Ready to Take Your Engineering Career Further?
If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your designs become real products, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with REED today to find out more about this exciting Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity.