Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Darlington
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
We’re currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Darlington. This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineered products across multiple sectors, with involvement from initial concept through to manufacture.
The role will involve:
- Creating mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineered solutions using SolidWorks.
- Producing accurate 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings.
- Designing sheet metal parts and welded fabrications in line with manufacturing best practice.
- Supporting projects throughout the full design lifecycle, including prototyping and testing.
- Working closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are efficient, practical, and cost-effective.
- Preparing BOMs, technical documentation, and supporting design changes.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong SolidWorks experience.
- A background in mechanical design within manufacturing, fabrication, machinery, or automotive environments.
- 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical design role.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles.
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- A BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Design Engineering, or similar.
If you or anyone you know is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer role, click apply or send your up-to-date CV to morgane@pg-rec.com