The Opportunity Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys turning customer requirements into practical, high-quality engineering solutions? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business where you'll work on a varied mix of bespoke design projects, customer-specific modifications and new product development, taking designs from initial concept through to manufacture and installation. Working closely with Sales, Production and other technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring designs are technically sound, commercially competitive and ready for production. You'll have the opportunity to solve engineering challenges, develop your technical expertise and see your designs progress from the drawing office into the real world. Why Apply? Varied engineering projects: Work on bespoke designs and modifications, offering plenty of technical variety. End-to-end involvement: See your designs progress from initial requirements through to manufacture and installation. Technical development: Expand your expertise across CAD design, engineering calculations and project delivery. Collaborative environment: Work closely with Sales, Production and other technical teams to deliver effective engineering solutions. Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Hours * £35,000 - £42,000 (possibly negotiable for the right candidate) * 37.5 hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm * Early finish every Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements * Experience in mechanical, structural or civil engineering design, ideally supported by a relevant engineering qualification. * Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, including 3D modelling and producing detailed engineering drawings. * Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop practical, cost-effective design solutions. * Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities. * A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving. Experience with engineering calculations, site surveys and SAP or other ERP systems would be advantageous. Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities * 3D CAD Design: Use Autodesk Inventor to produce high-quality 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation. * Bespoke Projects: Develop new designs and modify existing ones to meet customer requirements and project specifications. * Engineering Calculations: Prepare structural calculations, technical reports and supporting documentation as required. * Project Coordination: Liaise with customers, Sales, Production and Installation teams to resolve technical challenges and progress projects from enquiry through to delivery. * Technical Support: Create and maintain bills of materials using SAP, conduct site surveys when required, and ensure drawings and design records are accurate and up to date. Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design R&D & FEA Recruitment Support since 1994