Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Sheet Metal & Machinery Design
Blackburn, Lancashire
£35,000 – £42,000 DOE
Early finish Fridays (1pm)
Office-Based

An established manufacturer of specialist equipment is expanding its engineering team and is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong 3D CAD and sheet metal design experience.

This business designs and manufactures their machinery in-house, producing fully custom solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. As part of a wider international group, the company offers long-term stability while maintaining a collaborative, close-knit engineering environment.

Why consider this role?

• Full project ownership - from concept through to build
• Manufacturing completed in-house - see your designs come to life
• Supportive engineering culture where ideas are valued
• International customer base with a UK-focused design team
• Early finish Fridays (1pm)

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of multiple projects, producing detailed designs for specialist machinery with a strong emphasis on sheet metal components and mechanical assemblies.

You’ll work closely with production, assembly, and commercial teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing specialist machinery, equipment and components using 3D CAD Software
Producing detailed fabrication, sheet metal, and assembly drawings
Managing design data using PDM systems
Supporting builds and resolving design issues during manufacture
Liaising with internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle

What we’re looking for:

2+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor)
Proven experience in sheet metal and machinery design
Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Familiarity with PDM (Product Data Management) systems
Practical mindset with strong attention to detail