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Mechanical Design Engineer

FC Engineering Recruitment LtdSandy Cross, Heathfield🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Sandy Cross, Heathfield, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago
Mechanical DesignSolidWorks

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

?? Sandy, Bedfordshire
?? £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
?? Full-time | Permanent

FC Engineering Recruitment is working with an established engineering and manufacturing business in Sandy, Bedfordshire, who are looking to recruit a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience designing special purpose machinery and bespoke mechanical equipment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing innovative machinery and mechanical solutions from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing special purpose machinery and bespoke mechanical equipment

  • Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks

  • Taking projects from concept through to detailed design and manufacture

  • Producing assemblies, component drawings and Bills of Materials

  • Working closely with manufacturing, project and production teams

  • Supporting the development and improvement of existing machinery and equipment

  • Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering and safety requirements

The Candidate

The successful candidate is likely to have:

  • Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer or similar

  • Strong experience using SolidWorks

  • Experience designing special purpose machinery, automated equipment or bespoke machinery

  • A good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes

  • Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

The Package
  • Salary: £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience

  • Permanent, full-time position

  • Opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging bespoke machinery projects

  • Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

  • Career development opportunities

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience and a background in designing special purpose machinery, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact FC Engineering Recruitment for further information.

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