Vehicle Mounted Lifting Equipment Design Engineer in Chesterfield

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE

Hours: 40 hours, Monday–Friday (overtime as required)

Benefits: Company bonus, company pension, opportunities for personal development

Contract: Permanent

About the Company

A long-established and innovative engineering manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its specialist division responsible for designing and producing high-quality vehicle-mounted cranes and lifting platforms. Supplying major UK and international clients, the company is known for delivering bespoke solutions, maintaining high engineering standards, and fostering a supportive team culture. This is a permanent on-site role based at the company’s factory and offices in Chesterfield.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support a wide variety of specialist design projects within the vehicle-mounted lifting equipment division, as well as other bespoke engineering work when required. You will work closely with customers, the production team, and the wider design department to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce creative and practical design solutions to meet customer requirements

Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor

Ensure all designs comply with relevant legislation and British Standards

Liaise directly with clients throughout the design process

Prepare full costings and bills of materials

Support production by resolving design and manufacturing issues

Create system layouts, module assemblies, and technical documentation

Produce operation and service manuals

Candidate Requirements

Formal Mechanical Engineering qualification

Strong 3D CAD experience (preferably Autodesk Inventor)

Knowledge of machinery and fabrication design

Basic understanding of electrical control circuit design (advantageous)

Proficient user of Microsoft Office

Experience supporting projects with documentation and technical information

Strong verbal, visual, and written communication skills

Willingness to learn, develop and adapt

Ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly when needed

Full UK driving licence

Why Apply? xiskglj

This engineering company genuinely values its people and maintains a supportive, family-oriented culture. Staff benefit from long-term stability, personal development opportunities, and the chance to work with high-quality equipment for a respected and reputable manufacturer