Mechanical Design Engineer

Bristol
£45,000 -  £55,000

Monday – Friday, early finish Fridays, 33 days holiday, specialist training, wellbeing platform

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys working on innovative, bespoke engineering solutions? Looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery while still getting hands-on exposure to real-world applications? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

We’re working with a well-established engineering business in Bristol looking to strengthen their design team. This position offers a great mix of design, project ownership, and customer interaction across a range of technically interesting products and systems. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from initial concept design through to build, testing, and customer delivery, giving you real visibility and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components using SolidWorks
• Manage projects from concept through to completion
• Create detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials
• Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, and test teams
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required
• Visit customer sites to assist with delivery, installation, and issue resolution

About You

• Experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Strong SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD) experience
• Background in designing engineered products, systems, or equipment
• Experience managing projects or taking ownership of design delivery
• Confident liaising with internal teams and customers
• Practical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

 What’s On Offer

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000
• Early finish Friday, 33 days holiday, specialist training, wellbeing platform
• Varied and interesting project work (low volume, high value)
• Opportunity to see designs through to real-world use
• Customer-facing exposure and occasional site visits
• Supportive, collaborative engineering team
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Ideal for engineers who enjoy variety, ownership, and working on technically interesting, non-standard projects without being locked into a single product line.

 If you are interested in this opportunity or others please contact Emma Hardman for a confidential discussion