Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Darlington
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Darlington Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum Type: Permanent We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Darlington. This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineered products across multiple sectors, with involvement from initial concept through to manufacture. The role will involve: • Creating mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineered solutions using SolidWorks., • Producing accurate 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings., • Designing sheet metal parts and welded fabrications in line with manufacturing best practice., • Supporting projects throughout the full design lifecycle, including prototyping and testing., • Working closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are efficient, practical, and cost-effective., • Preparing BOMs, technical documentation, and supporting design changes. We’re looking for someone with: • Strong SolidWorks experience., • A background in mechanical design within manufacturing, fabrication, machinery, or automotive environments., • 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical design role., • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles., • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability., • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team., • A BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Design Engineering, or similar. If you or anyone you know is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer role, click apply or send your up-to-date CV to