Mechanical Design Engineers

Mechanical Design Engineers - Multiple Levels
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Type: Permanent, Full Time

A global engineering and manufacturing organisation is expanding its product development team and is looking to recruit Mechanical Design Engineers at three levels: Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, and Principal Design Engineer.

These roles will support the design and development of advanced mechanical and power system components, working on projects from concept through to production within a fast-paced engineering environment.

The Opportunity
You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, development and validation of complex mechanical components and assemblies used in heavy-duty applications. Depending on experience, you will contribute to or lead activities across new product development, concept design and product improvement programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to production

• Create and manage 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and bills of materials

• Apply GD&T and robust design principles to precision components

• Carry out engineering calculations and basic analysis such as tolerance stacks and bolted joints

• Produce technical documentation and validation reports

• Support new product introduction and product improvement projects

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality and purchasing teams

• Mentor junior engineers and support best practice (Senior level)

• Provide technical leadership across projects (Principal level)

Experience Required

Design Engineer

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Experience with 3D CAD such as Siemens NX or similar

• Understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes

• Experience producing engineering drawings and applying GD&T

Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Typically 5+ years mechanical design experience

• Experience designing complex mechanical assemblies

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes

• Ability to solve technical problems and support junior engineers

Principal Design Engineer

• Typically 10+ years design engineering experience

• Experience leading engineering activities or teams

• Strong background in complex mechanical systems design

• Ability to guide technical direction and support multidisciplinary teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Pension and healthcare options

• Generous annual leave

• Career development within a global engineering organisation