Mechanical Design Engineer
hace 12 días
Stockport
Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics / Heavy Machinery We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in highly specialised, heavy-duty equipment used in demanding environments. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic systems and mobile or industrial machinery. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on complex, bespoke products where reliability and performance are critical. The Role You will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems, with a particular focus on hydraulics and associated components. The role will involve working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production. Key responsibilities include: • Designing hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies for heavy-duty equipment, • Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, • Supporting prototype development, testing, and validation, • Collaborating with manufacturing and production teams, • Ensuring designs meet relevant industry and safety standards We are looking for engineers with a strong practical understanding of machinery used in demanding environments. You will ideally have: • Experience in hydraulic system design (essential), • Background in heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, defence, or industrial equipment, • Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor or similar), • Understanding of fabrication, welding, and mechanical assemblies, • Experience with mobile equipment or tracked/wheeled machinery, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Relocation support available, • Opportunity to work on specialised, high-performance equipment, • Stable, long-term engineering environment with ongoing investment