Mechanical Design Engineer
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About the Role
Mechanical Design Engineer
Blackburn, Lancashire
£35,000 – £43,000 DOE + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time | Early Finish Fridays (1pm)
Most Mechanical Design Engineer roles talk about “end-to-end exposure.”
This one actually delivers it.
Equipment is built on-site.
You’ll design it… then walk into the workshop and see if it works.
No hiding behind drawings. No passing problems down the line.
The Business
This Blackburn-based engineering company designs and builds special purpose machinery for high-speed manufacturing environments.
They’re growing - properly growing…
Which is why they need another Mechanical Design Engineer.
Backed by an established international group, you get stability and investment,
but day-to-day, it still feels like a close-knit UK engineering team where your voice carries weight.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of multiple projects, producing detailed designs for specialist machinery with a strong emphasis on sheet metal components and mechanical assemblies.
You’ll work closely with production, assembly, and commercial teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing specialist machinery, equipment and components using 3D CAD Software
- Producing detailed fabrication, sheet metal, and assembly drawings
- Managing design data using PDM systems
- Supporting builds and resolving design issues during manufacture
- Liaising with internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle
What They’re Looking For
- 2+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
- Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor)
- Proven experience in sheet metal and machinery design
- Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Familiarity with PDM (Product Data Management) systems
- Practical mindset with strong attention to detail
What You’ll Get
- £35,000 - £43,000 (salary level depending on experience)
- Early finish every Friday (1pm)
- 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
- Regular Performance and pay reviews
- Clean, modern working environment
- Supportive team where ideas are listened to, not ignored
- Ongoing development and training as the business grow