09th October, 2026
LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Site location: Wigan
Responsible to: General Manager
Responsible for: All generalist mechanical engineering design requirements within a manufacturing environment
Client brief: Our client is a specialist supplier of engineering design and manufacture services for a diverse range of industries worldwide
KEY INFORMATION
Reason for vacancy: Continued growth
Contract: Permanent
Basic pay: £40000
Shifts: Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Fridays 8am-12.30pm
Breaks: 15-minute morning break, half hour lunch break
Holidays: 21 + Bank Holidays
Facilities: Canteen, staff parking
Additional: Additional training and certification options available to further your career
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who can design innovative and progressive materials handling equipment, as part of a dynamic and growing engineering team. Working alongside engineers, snr level management and other industry professionals, to conceptualise, develop and enhance these solutions, whilst also contributing to the evolution of our processes.
Key Requirements of the role:
- SolidWorks – Daily use of software. Intermediate level design tasks including modelling, detailing of parts, technical drawing, assembly construction, converting 2D legacy data, etc. This will lead to a much heavier involvement with the design team upon proving ability to learn and apply machine building design skills.
- Ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
- Understanding of material application/selection, machining efficiency, types of manufacture and their applications (turning, milling, welding), tolerances, fits, finishes, treatments, etc.
- Support project management
- Production of Technical Manuals. Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Communicate progress and findings to stakeholders effectively.
- Contribute to quality assurance processes by conducting tests, inspections, and evaluations to ensure that projects meet industry standards and client requirements.
- Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities. Attend training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance your technical and professional skills.
Shift duration per day: 8.5 hours
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Mechanical design/engineering experience within the materials handling industry or similar.
- A minimum of an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Highly proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks) with experience designing for manufacture.
- Previous experience using Solidworks PDM or similar would be advantageous.
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