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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Employer
Theo James Recruitment
Location
Washington
Salary
40,000.00 - 45,000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
3 Sep 2026
Specialist area
Mechanical engineering
Function
Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Details
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: 45,000
Location: Washington
Benefits
- 37.5–hour working week with an early Friday finish
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects
- Stable, long–term permanent position
- Supportive engineering team with genuine career progression
The Company
Our client is a well–established engineering and manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for designing and producing specialist industrial equipment. Operating within a modern manufacturing environment, they are committed to continuous improvement, product innovation, and investing in their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a collaborative business where your ideas will directly influence future product development and engineering excellence.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an experienced engineering team based in Washington. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing and improving mechanical systems and products using SolidWorks while supporting new product introduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
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As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings, process engineering change requests, update Bills of Materials, and ensure all design documentation is completed to a high standard. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement and other departments to deliver practical, manufacturable design solutions.
The role also involves supporting research and development activities, introducing product improvements, managing CAD data within SolidWorks PDM, and contributing towards compliance with relevant machinery standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on both new product development and enhancements to existing equipment within a fast–paced manufacturing environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, driving innovation, and seeing designs progress through to manufacture. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will join a business that values collaboration, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
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Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum five years' experience within a mechanical design role.
- Strong SolidWorks 3D modelling experience.
- Experience designing welded fabrications and mechanical assemblies.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, revision control and BOM management.
- Experience producing technical construction files.
- Understanding of material selection for mechanical structures.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Strong organisational and problem–solving skills.
Desirable Experience Includes
- SolidWorks PDM.
- Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- FEA analysis of steel structures.
- Hydraulic systems and schematics.
- Basic electrical systems knowledge.
- Machinery compliance and relevant engineering standards.
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