Mechanical Design Engineer
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- England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics / Heavy Machinery
*Relocation (UK) required for the role; please enquire*
We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in highly specialised, heavy-duty equipment used in demanding environments. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic systems and mobile or industrial machinery.
This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on complex, bespoke products where reliability and performance are critical.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems, with a particular focus on hydraulics and associated components. The role will involve working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
Key responsibilities include:
*Designing hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies for heavy-duty equipment
*Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
*Supporting prototype development, testing, and validation
*Collaborating with manufacturing and production teams
*Ensuring designs meet relevant industry and safety standards
*Contributing to continuous improvement and product development initiatives
About You
We are looking for engineers with a strong practical understanding of machinery used in demanding environments.
You will ideally have:
*Experience in hydraulic system design (essential)
*Background in heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, defence, or industrial equipment
*Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
*Understanding of fabrication, welding, and mechanical assemblies
*Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
*Experience with mobile equipment or tracked/wheeled machinery
*Knowledge of relevant standards and compliance requirements
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Relocation support available
*Opportunity to work on specialised, high-performance equipment
*Stable, long-term engineering environment with ongoing investment
*Relocation (UK) required for the role; please enquire*
We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in highly specialised, heavy-duty equipment used in demanding environments. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic systems and mobile or industrial machinery.
This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on complex, bespoke products where reliability and performance are critical.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems, with a particular focus on hydraulics and associated components. The role will involve working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
Key responsibilities include:
*Designing hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies for heavy-duty equipment
*Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
*Supporting prototype development, testing, and validation
*Collaborating with manufacturing and production teams
*Ensuring designs meet relevant industry and safety standards
*Contributing to continuous improvement and product development initiatives
About You
We are looking for engineers with a strong practical understanding of machinery used in demanding environments.
You will ideally have:
*Experience in hydraulic system design (essential)
*Background in heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, defence, or industrial equipment
*Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
*Understanding of fabrication, welding, and mechanical assemblies
*Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
*Experience with mobile equipment or tracked/wheeled machinery
*Knowledge of relevant standards and compliance requirements
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Relocation support available
*Opportunity to work on specialised, high-performance equipment
*Stable, long-term engineering environment with ongoing investment
Job number 3582236
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