Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes, MK
Salary: £35,(Apply online only)–£40,(Apply online only) pro rata, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
Contract: 6 Months, with possible extension
Working: Hybrid / Remote considered
Join an exciting specialist engineering business
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business in Milton Keynes, working on the design and development of bespoke industrial X-ray systems, enclosures and multi-axis manipulators.
This is a great opportunity for a practical design engineer who enjoys working across projects and collaborating with production, electrical and installation teams.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
Designing and producing detailed drawings for mechanical parts and assemblies.
Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Using SolidWorks 3D CAD to develop and modify designs.
Working closely with electrical designers and other engineering teams.
Supporting Project, Production and Installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Helping deliver high-quality designs that meet customer and project requirements.
About You
We’re looking for someone with solid practical experience in engineering design and project work.
You’ll ideally have:
Strong mechanical engineering design experience.
Excellent 3D CAD skills, particularly SolidWorks.
Good knowledge of engineering drawings and assemblies.
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A genuine pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
Desirable: Experience within NDT/X-ray, automation, software or electrical engineering environments.
What's on offer?
£35,(Apply online only)–£40,(Apply online only) pro rata, depending on experience
6-month contract with possible extension
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
Remote working considered
Milton Keynes-based, with local candidates preferred for occasional office meetings and customer/supplier visits
Opportunity to work on specialist, bespoke engineering projects
Growing business with an exciting pipeline of work
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks skills and are available for a new contract opportunity, apply today for immediate consideration at (url removed)
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year