Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£48k - £53k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery / Automation
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke equipment design?
A growing engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end mechanical design projects, working on complex, one-off machinery used across a range of industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design bespoke special purpose machinery using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Mechanical design of automation systems, assembly machinery, and equipment
* Select components including pneumatics, drives, motors, and mechanical systems
* Support build, assembly, and testing phases
* Work closely with electrical, controls, and production teams
* Take projects from concept design through to commissioning
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Project Engineer
* Ideal experience in automation, machinery, or special purpose equipment
* Strong SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience (SolidEdge, Inventor etc.)
* Ability to create production drawings and BOMs
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly
* Experience with mechanical components, mechanisms, and machine design
* Strong problem-solving and project ownership skills
* Based within commuting distance of Leicester / East Midlands
* Full UK work eligibility required
Why Apply?
* Work on bespoke, technically challenging machinery projects
* Join a growing engineering business with a strong order book
* Opportunity for full project ownership
* Stable, long-term career in automation and machine design
Apply Now
Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment
About Hartland Recruitment
We’ve been connecting engineers with top automation and machinery companies across the UK since 1990. Trusted by professionals and employers alike — we don’t just find jobs, we build careers. Let’s build something great together
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke equipment design?
A growing engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end mechanical design projects, working on complex, one-off machinery used across a range of industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design bespoke special purpose machinery using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Mechanical design of automation systems, assembly machinery, and equipment
* Select components including pneumatics, drives, motors, and mechanical systems
* Support build, assembly, and testing phases
* Work closely with electrical, controls, and production teams
* Take projects from concept design through to commissioning
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Project Engineer
* Ideal experience in automation, machinery, or special purpose equipment
* Strong SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience (SolidEdge, Inventor etc.)
* Ability to create production drawings and BOMs
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly
* Experience with mechanical components, mechanisms, and machine design
* Strong problem-solving and project ownership skills
* Based within commuting distance of Leicester / East Midlands
* Full UK work eligibility required
Why Apply?
* Work on bespoke, technically challenging machinery projects
* Join a growing engineering business with a strong order book
* Opportunity for full project ownership
* Stable, long-term career in automation and machine design
Apply Now
Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment
About Hartland Recruitment
We’ve been connecting engineers with top automation and machinery companies across the UK since 1990. Trusted by professionals and employers alike — we don’t just find jobs, we build careers. Let’s build something great together
Reference: 225139355
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£48k - £53k Annual
Full-Time
Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery / Automation
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke equipment design?
A growing engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end mechanical design projects, working on complex, one-off machinery used across a range of industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design bespoke special purpose machinery using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Mechanical design of automation systems, assembly machinery, and equipment
* Select components including pneumatics, drives, motors, and mechanical systems
* Support build, assembly, and testing phases
* Work closely with electrical, controls, and production teams
* Take projects from concept design through to commissioning
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Project Engineer
* Ideal experience in automation, machinery, or special purpose equipment
* Strong SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience (SolidEdge, Inventor etc.)
* Ability to create production drawings and BOMs
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly
* Experience with mechanical components, mechanisms, and machine design
* Strong problem-solving and project ownership skills
* Based within commuting distance of Leicester / East Midlands
* Full UK work eligibility required
Why Apply?
* Work on bespoke, technically challenging machinery projects
* Join a growing engineering business with a strong order book
* Opportunity for full project ownership
* Stable, long-term career in automation and machine design
Apply Now
Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment
About Hartland Recruitment
We’ve been connecting engineers with top automation and machinery companies across the UK since 1990. Trusted by professionals and employers alike — we don’t just find jobs, we build careers. Let’s build something great together
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke equipment design?
A growing engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end mechanical design projects, working on complex, one-off machinery used across a range of industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design bespoke special purpose machinery using SolidWorks / 3D CAD
* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Mechanical design of automation systems, assembly machinery, and equipment
* Select components including pneumatics, drives, motors, and mechanical systems
* Support build, assembly, and testing phases
* Work closely with electrical, controls, and production teams
* Take projects from concept design through to commissioning
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Project Engineer
* Ideal experience in automation, machinery, or special purpose equipment
* Strong SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience (SolidEdge, Inventor etc.)
* Ability to create production drawings and BOMs
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly
* Experience with mechanical components, mechanisms, and machine design
* Strong problem-solving and project ownership skills
* Based within commuting distance of Leicester / East Midlands
* Full UK work eligibility required
Why Apply?
* Work on bespoke, technically challenging machinery projects
* Join a growing engineering business with a strong order book
* Opportunity for full project ownership
* Stable, long-term career in automation and machine design
Apply Now
Send your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment
About Hartland Recruitment
We’ve been connecting engineers with top automation and machinery companies across the UK since 1990. Trusted by professionals and employers alike — we don’t just find jobs, we build careers. Let’s build something great together
Reference: 225139355
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