Mechanical Design Engineer

Eaglescliffe, County Durham

Salary Details: £40000.00 - 54000.00 a year

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Looking to take your mechanical design career to the next level where your input is valued, your ideas matter, and no two days are ever the same? We re on the hunt for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small, close-knit Engineering Team, where innovation meets practicality and teamwork drives delivery.

As a key player in our engineering function, you ll have ownership of projects from concept to completion, ensuring they re delivered on time, on spec, and built to last. If you thrive on solving complex problems, love seeing your designs take shape in the real world, and enjoy being hands-on in a team that values expertise and collaboration, this is the role for you.

What the Role Involves :

  • Leading the mechanical design process for a variety of engineering projects.

  • Applying sound engineering principles to develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

  • Producing detailed 3D models and drawings using Inventor, Vault, SolidWorks, and managing timelines through MS Project.

  • Collaborating across departments to ensure seamless project delivery.

  • Playing a pivotal role in shaping the design approach and mentoring junior engineers as needed.

What You ll Bring:

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer ideally at a senior level.

  • A strong understanding of materials handling, structural steel, or manufacturing environments.

  • Fluency in Inventor, Vault, SolidWorks, and MS Project.

  • A methodical, organised, and consultative approach to work.

  • A hands-on attitude and a team-first mentality you re the kind of person who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in.

What to Expect :

  • Work in a tight-knit team where your voice is heard and your contributions truly matter.

  • Tackle real-world engineering challenges that have a tangible impact.

  • Be part of a company that invests in people, process, and innovation.

  • Enjoy a role that offers variety, autonomy, and progression in equal measure.

Please apply or contact us for a confidential, no obligation conversation.

Date Posted: 09 June 2025
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