Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Chester

£40,000 - £50,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)

Aspion Search is partnering with a long-established engineering manufacturer to hire a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer. The business operates across multiple UK sites and is known for excellent staff retention and strong technical capability.

The Business:

• Market leader with a strong engineering heritage and supportive culture.
• Busy, practical environment: engineers are genuinely involved in bringing ideas to life.
• End-to-end exposure: design tweaks, production support, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborative team: your input is valued and visible.
• Growth & progression: the company is in a major growth phase, with clear routes into senior technical or leadership roles.

The Role of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with the operations and manufacturing teams to support ongoing production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Updating and maintaining existing engineering drawings
• Providing design and manufacturing support for day-to-day production
• Delivering cost reduction and capital project work
• Supporting quality systems and maintaining accreditations
• Promoting safety and continuous improvement across the site
• Troubleshooting and driving practical engineering solutions

About the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Degree-qualified or time-served Mechanical Engineer
• At least 2 year’s experience in a mechanical/manufacturing environment
• Comfortable with manual calculations/engineering maths.
• CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred, but other 3D CAD considered)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems beneficial
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Motivated, physically active, and team-oriented

Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer

• 4% matched pension contributions.
• Life cover at 2× basic salary.
• Paid medical appointment attendance & annual medical screenings.
• Service recognition from Year 1.
• 37 hours/week with early finish Fridays.
• 25 days’ holiday + public holidays.

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.

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