Mechanical Design Engineer

Company:  ATA Recruitment
Location: Leicester
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicestershire

£35,000 - £42,000 + 25 days holiday

The Company

Our client has been a staple within the area for over 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke automation solutions across numerous industries on a global scale. With a single site producing approximately £10 million turnover, this privately owned business is well established in their market.

With an engineer heavy environment, this forward-thinking company offer exciting technical solutions which look at improving manufacturing efficiencies, reducing labour costs and supporting new and innovative technology.

The Role

The role of Mechanical Design Engineer will involve creating bespoke designs on SolidEdge. Overseeing a cradle to grave design process, you will have responsibility for designing complex machinery composed of a variety of mechanical components. There are ongoing growth opportunities to manage full projects and liaise with customers directly. The Mechanical Design Engineer will:

  • Attend sales/project handover meetings and review customer specifications
  • Conduct site visits and surveys as required and develop machine concepts and layouts
  • Complete detailed 3D designs, calculations, and internal design reviews
  • Obtain customer approval, produce manufacturing drawings/BOMs, and support procurement and build
  • Assist with assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, snag resolution, and final project handover

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need:

  • Demonstratable experience in 3D modelling on any CAD platform
  • Experience working with sheet metal fabrication as well as moving components
  • Drive to upskill and progress in your design career
  • A full UK driving license for site visits

The Benefits

For this Mechanical Design Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:

  • £35,000 - £42,000 per annum dependent on experience
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company pension

If you re interested please apply online, send your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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