2,632 Mechanical Design jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and review detailed mechanical design documentation for pumping systems, pipework layouts, filtration units, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Collaborate closely with civil and electrical engineering teams to deliver fully integrated, multidisciplinary solutions.
• Participate in regular client meetings, including weekly progress updates and hazard reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Coordinate with the supply chain to specify, select, and procure mechanical equipment in line with project specifications.
• Conduct site visits to carry out surveys, inspections, and reviews of installation progress.
• Provide technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of projects.
• Support effective communication and coordination with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Effective time management and execution of work within defined timelines.

• Degree/HNC/HND qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
• Proven experience in mechanical system design within the water or wastewater sector.
• Familiarity with UK water industry standards and best practices, including WIMES.
• Proficient in interpreting and producing P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and technical specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams and with clients.
• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel to site when required.
• Experience with 3D design tools such as AutoCAD Plant 3D or Revit.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it (e.g., through IMechE).

Mechanical Design Engineer - Attractive - Gloucestershire - Permanent

Manufacturing Equipment and Machinery - Industrial and Automation

A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an International Industrial and Automation Company that is expanding their Mechanical Design Team .

The Mechanical Design Engineer will report to the Design Manager and will be producing mechanical engineering drawings in line with technical and commercial requirements.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Mechanical Design, detailing and development of machinery and tooling using Solid Works.
• Produce proposal technical drawings for customers as part of the quotation process.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly updated, referenced and stored.
• Strive for cost reductions and improved efficiencies within the process.
• Identify process, productivity, and quality improvements by highlighting issues to management.
• Ensure all documentation is updated, including schedules, manuals, and spares lists.
• Strive for simplest design and improved reliability.
• To have hands on involvement during trials and machine testing.
• Some international travel to customers including some weekend work & travel where required.
• To actively participate in improvement projects as required.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholder, customers, and suppliers.
• Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• May also be required to undertake additional tasks or duties from time to time

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Good Working knowledge of Solid Works and ability to work as a member of a design team.
• Work accurately, calmly, and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to react positively and calmly with sudden and unexpected changes in demand.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building professional relationships at all levels.
• Have some commercial awareness and be a problem solver with the ability to analyse a situation.
• Provide solutions & perform design calculations for mechanical components, drives & structures.
• Ideally HNC or equivalent or above in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, geometric tolerancing and specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing and mechanical design processes.
• Full in date passport and fully COVID vaccinated for travel purposes.

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Mechanical Design Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or email suitable MS Word CV's to (url removed)

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Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes.

• Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports.

• Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:  Northamptonshire
Salary:  £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours:  Monday to Friday
Holidays:  24 days +

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Dorset to join this leading product development company.

Joining a growing and exciting R&D team, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake the full product design cycle across as well as existing product design across their advanced bespoke digital products.

Hybrid working available - 3/2 WFH split; you will need to be based locally.

Key skills and experience required for Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Dorset:

• Qualified to a degree level in a related discipline
• Significant experience of the full design process from concept to manufacture
• Experienced in conceptual design and detailed implementation
• Knowledge of working with sheet metal, plastic moulding, solid components and packaging (enclosure, cabinets etc)
• Relevant CAD package experience, SolidWorks desirable

This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.

My client are unfortunately unable to offer a sponsorship, so a candidate would need to have working rights within the UK.

To apply for Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Dorset, please send your CV to (url removed), or for more information contact Kyle Graveney on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

• Effectively support and develop the physical design of JM Fuel Cell and Electrolyser products to comply with agreed customer specifications and applications, including direct interface with the customer or supplier as necessary.
• Control design and procurement of tooling, jigs, mechanical devices and manufactured components in accordance with business needs and the manufacturing road map to support the realisation of production targets.
• Set high standards for technical engineering drawings providing guidance and peer support inclusive of drawing checking.
• Complete mechanical design NPI deliverables for new products, including tooling & documentation for prototype manufacture, utilising lessons learned.

• Degree in Mechanical engineering or relative discipline
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks (or other similar 3D CAD programs), Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience of manufacturing automation development/implementation

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Mechanical Design Engineer

On-site

Permanent

Full-Time
Location: Gillingham, England, UK

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 21 days holiday +

Mechanical Design Engineer
Nottingham

Salary : £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week, flexible start/finish times with early finish on Friday

Benefits : 25 Days +