Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Hours: Monday to Friday | Full Time

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected engineering manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke materials handling and processing equipment for customers across the UK and international markets. Operating from modern manufacturing facilities, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and customer-focused solutions.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative design team and play a key role in the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing equipment. This position would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong 3D CAD experience and a passion for delivering practical engineering solutions.

• Design and develop new mechanical equipment and engineered products from concept through to manufacture
• Produce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Modify and improve existing product designs to meet customer requirements and enhance performance
• Work closely with sales, production and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, quality and performance standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for product development
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Previous experience within a Mechanical Design Engineer position
• Experience within manufacturing, materials handling, conveyors, elevators or associated equipment would be advantageous
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and team-working abilities
• Ability to manage workload independently while contributing to a collaborative environment
• A formal engineering qualification and/or relevant industry experience is essential
• Must be located within commuting distance of Spilsby
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Modern manufacturing environment with excellent facilities
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing engineering business
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects within a stable and growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Steve Barnett or Jack Heffren.