5,354 Mechanical Design Engineers jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Farnborough or Salisbury (Hybrid working)
Contract Length: 6 - 12 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive

Must hold or be able to obtain SC Clearance

About the Role
We are seeking two experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to lead the delivery of complex mechanical design solutions for high-integrity engineering projects across multiple domains, including aerospace, land platforms, autonomy, and maritime. You will be a go-to technical authority, guiding design teams, managing challenging tasks, and delivering optimised, cost-effective solutions that meet rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, verification, and delivery of complex mechanical solutions.

• Chair and contribute to design reviews, working closely with SMEs, suppliers, and customers.

• Apply advanced engineering tools such as CAD, FEA, CFD, thermal analysis , and DFM principles.

• Ensure designs meet compliance, safety, and quality standards.

• Produce technical drawings, reports, and safety documentation (HAZID, design safety cases).

• Drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and support risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent.

• SolidWorks

• Proven experience delivering technical hardware solutions in Aerospace / Defence.

• Strong background in concept development, requirements capture, and problem-solving.

• Proficiency in creating detailed technical drawings from 3D models.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials selection, coatings, corrosion, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with simulation/modelling tools and mechanical design software (e.g., FEA, CFD).

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work independently and influence stakeholders.

If you're an accomplished mechanical design engineer who thrives on solving challenging problems and delivering high-value engineering solutions, we'd like to hear from you.

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

30,000 - 50,000 + Specialist Machinery + Training + Early Friday Finish + Pension + Private Family Healthcare + 29 Days Holiday

Commutable from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Ledbury, Evesham, Worcester, Stroud, Gloucester

Are you an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a rapidly expanding company where you will work on a variety of bespoke automated/robotic machinery in an interesting and technically challenging role with fantastic training and opportunities to technically progress your career?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well established company where you will harness your technical excellence to design and develop a range of specialist manufacturing equipment. This role promises an exciting balance between product development and new product design working as the technical expert within the company.

This company specialises in the design, assembly, and installation of specialist bespoke equipment in the manufacturing sector. They have recently won the Queen's award for international trade and due to continued growth through new projects across the US and UK they are looking for a keen and enthusiastic Mechanical design engineer to join their team.

On offer is a Mechanical Design Engineer role where you will be responsible for designing special purpose machinery and bringing customers automation inspirations to life while working across a varied range of industries.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to technically progress their career through working on specialist machinery.

The Role:

• Mechanical Design using 3D Systems such as Inventor
• Design and Development of new and existing products
• Bespoke Machinery

The Person:

• Mechanical Design Experience
• Autodesk Inventor or similar

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

30,000 - 50,000 + Specialist Machinery + Training + Early Friday Finish + Pension + Private Family Healthcare + 29 Days Holiday

Commutable from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Ledbury, Evesham, Worcester, Stroud, Gloucester

Are you an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a rapidly expanding company where you will work on a variety of bespoke automated/robotic machinery in an interesting and technically challenging role with fantastic training and opportunities to technically progress your career?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well established company where you will harness your technical excellence to design and develop a range of specialist manufacturing equipment. This role promises an exciting balance between product development and new product design working as the technical expert within the company.

This company specialises in the design, assembly, and installation of specialist bespoke equipment in the manufacturing sector. They have recently won the Queen's award for international trade and due to continued growth through new projects across the US and UK they are looking for a keen and enthusiastic Mechanical design engineer to join their team.

On offer is a Mechanical Design Engineer role where you will be responsible for designing special purpose machinery and bringing customers automation inspirations to life while working across a varied range of industries.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to technically progress their career through working on specialist machinery.

The Role:

• Mechanical Design using 3D Systems such as Inventor
• Design and Development of new and existing products
• Bespoke Machinery

The Person:

• Mechanical Design Experience
• Autodesk Inventor or similar

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

£30,000 - £50,000 + Specialist Machinery + Training + Early Friday Finish + Pension + Private Family Healthcare + 29 Days Holiday

Commutable from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Ledbury, Evesham, Worcester, Stroud, Gloucester

Are you an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a rapidly expanding company where you will work on a vari.

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Design Engineer Job Overview

Due to continued growth, there is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering team specialising in the design and manufacture of manufacturing machinery.

The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities within the engineering department and will report to the Lead Engineer. Responsibilities will include machinery design for customer projects, R&D initiatives, product development, and cost-saving improvements. The role may also involve equipment testing, occasionally in the presence of customers.

You will be expected to take full ownership of design, development, and release of machines for manufacture, as well as the production of build manuals, user manuals, statutory documentation, and testing documentation.

The engineering team currently includes a group of Mechanical Design Engineers and Control & Automation Engineers. The right candidate will be a strong team player with a sound understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and industry standards, combined with a proactive and committed approach.

Design Engineer Job Requirements

We are looking for a proactive, positive, and collaborative individual with both creativity and structure-someone who can bring innovative ideas while maintaining the discipline required to deliver high-quality outputs on time. Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" attitude are essential.

Key skills and attributes include:

• SolidWorks competency
• Experience with SolidWorks/EPDM Vault (advantageous)
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office applications
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Good understanding of pneumatic control systems
• Knowledge of ATEX and CE marking requirements (preferred)
• Ideally 5+ years' experience within the packaging machinery industry or a related sector

Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa 45,000 DOE
• Location: West Sussex (close to a mainline train station for easy commuting)
• Hours: 35 per week, with flexibility required on occasion
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual pay review
• Company mobile phone & laptop
• Optional private medical healthcare
• Death-in-service benefit
• Strong career progression opportunities

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• Design and develop mechanical systems for chassis, bodywork, and suspension using Siemens NX CAD.
• Take ownership of entire systems and drive them from concept through to production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with aerodynamics, electronics, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Support prototype builds and contributes to on-track testing and validation.
• Continuously innovate and develop new techniques and prototypes for high-performance applications.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a UK motorsport company
• Strong proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX), GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Experience designing hydraulic/pneumatic systems and conducting FEA-based functional analysis.
• Deep understanding of lightweight structures and advanced materials (e.g., composites, titanium).

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Severn Trent region.

You will report directly to the Principal Engineer and your role will be to provide superior quality Engineering Design services to allow the company to minimise risks and maximise profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts. You will co-ordinate the design and produce design documents and drawings taking due account of health and safety requirements, specifications and standards pertaining to the contract.

Key responsibilities will include:
Produce design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be constructed and commissioned effectively.
Ensure that standard practices are utilised wherever possible.
Provide estimates and feedback for proposals department.
Work to procedures and processes to ensure the continuing development of the department.
Monitor and review the procedures and processes.
Write, update and monitor efficient procedures to aid the smooth running of the department.
Ensure co-ordination of designs with all other disciplines internal and external in order to ensure that the design processes carried out on the contract are co-ordinated for the benefit of the contract as a whole.
To work within a culture where satisfying the customer is recognised as the key to achieving other objectives, and that customers include everyone receiving benefit from our processes, whether end users or other departments within the company.
Ensure designs take account of environmental issues.
Ensure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements.

About The Candidate
Essential:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have extensive practical mechanical design experience (ideally 8 - 10 years if Senior level) in a similar environment
Understand the principles of water and sewage treatment.
Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
A flexible mind, with the ability to assimilate large amounts of different data at one time.
Ability to present technical proposals clearly, confidently and convincingly.
Computer literacy.

What we offer
Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Mechanical Design Engineer

40,000 - 50,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + International Travel + Early Friday Finish

Cheltenham

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with a Machinery / Automation / Bespoke or similar design background looking to join a growing company who can offer career progression, a host of company benefits and a range of unique projects to work on for companies all over the world?

On offer is the opportunity to work for a company that design and manufacture bespoke automated machinery for a range of companies encompassing pharmaceutical, packing, manufacturing among many other industries.

This role will involve the design of bespoke manufacturing machinery, working as part of a team on to create designs for individual parts of a larger solution. You will occasionally travel to clients sites to liaise and understand what is needed in terms of machinery.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with a design background in Machinery / Automation / Bespoke products or similar looking to design unique machinery solutions for a range of international clients for a company that can offer career progression and a host of company benefits.

The Role

• Design of Bespoke machinery
• Helping to manage projects
• Creation of bill of materials
• Travel around the UK and Abroad

The Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer or similar
• Background in Bespoke / Automation machinery design
• Commutable to Cheltenham

Reference Number:BBBH21664A

Key Words: Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, CAD, SolidWorks, Machinery Design, Automation Design, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Worcester

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Mechanical Design Engineer
50,000 + Training + Progression + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits
Chester, Cheshire

Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Bias Engineer looking to for an exciting new challenge with an industry leading manufacturer where you will be invested in through excellent training, alongside working on cutting-edge technology within a niche industry.

On offer is the chance to develop your technical skills further within a highly varied role, working on projects from cradle to grave, alongside development opportunities allowing you to become a technical expert in your field.

This company are recognised as an industry leader, going through an exciting period of growth, working with a range of clients to provide excellent quality solutions within their niche industry. They are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to train and develop into their field and join their close-knit team of experts.

In this highly varied role, you will work alongside the departments supporting with the design, development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Using SolidWorks, you will design a wide range of mechanical solutions and improve existing designs. You will support with testing, validation of new products, specialist training is provided.

This would suit someone looking for a varied and exciting career move with a leading manufacturer, where you will become a technical expert within a niche industry.

The Role:

• Working as part of a skilled team to provide designs and improvements to existing designs.
• Support with continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Training to enhance your skillset.

The Person:

• Mechanical bias Engineer
• SolidWorks/ CAD experience.
• Commutable to Chester

Reference: (phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Evie Gent at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.