Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is a UK-based, globally recognised engineering manufacturer specialising in high-performance, bespoke steel protection systems for critical infrastructure environments.

With over 40 years of technical heritage, they operate at the forefront of assurance-led engineering across sectors including nuclear, defence, transport infrastructure and energy. The business delivers full lifecycle solutions from concept and design through to manufacture, installation and project management and is widely regarded as a market leader within its specialist field.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Bolton (On-site)
4-Day Week | Monday–Thursday | 7:00am–5:00pm

This role is responsible for producing compliant, manufacturable mechanical design output for bespoke steel fabrications. You will generate accurate 3D models and fully detailed production drawings to support purchasing, manufacturing and operations, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and customer specifications.

The position requires a strong understanding of steel fabrication, structural behaviour and design for manufacture within regulated, high-integrity environments.

• Produce 3D models using Autodesk Inventor to meet project requirements

• Generate compliant 2D manufacturing drawings in accordance with BS 8888

• Deliver full Design for Manufacture (DFM) output, including GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs and as-built documentation

• Ensure designs consider full product lifecycle (manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance)

• Conduct Designer’s Risk Assessments and eliminate H&S risks in line with CDM regulations

• Collaborate with analysis engineers to ensure design integrity and structural compliance

• Ensure all documentation is accurate prior to release to Design Checkers

• Contribute to continuous improvement and R&D initiatives

• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and schedule adherence

Essential:

• HND (5+ years’ experience) or BEng (3+ years’ experience) in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Strong background in industrial steel/sheet metal fabrications

• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault

• Working knowledge of BS 8888

• Understanding of structural load paths, failure modes and steel manufacturing limitations (including press brake processes)

• Ability to produce coherent Designer’s Risk Assessments

Desirable:

• Knowledge of welding methods and tolerances

• Understanding of tolerance stackings

• iLogic / VB programming capability

• Ability to obtain SC clearance

If this sounds of interest, feel free to get in touch with Martin on 07467 346417 or submit your CV to prompt a call back. 

• 4-day working week (Mon–Thu, 7am–5pm, on-site)

• Up to £39,000 per annum DOE

• 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Company sickness scheme

• 5% pension (salary sacrifice)

• Life assurance

• Healthcare package

• Gainshare / bonus scheme