Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
📍 Location: Blackburn
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
4-day working week | Flexible hours | 25+ days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Death in service | Health cash plan

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in precision engineering and complex machinery design. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and growing team, delivering end-to-end mechanical solutions for high-value engineering projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead mechanical design from concept to completion, ensuring Machinery Directive compliance.
• Create detailed specifications, project plans, and risk assessments including FMEA.
• Deliver designs using 3D CAD (Inventor, Solidworks or similar) and manage documentation, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct engineering calculations and design reviews.
• Liaise cross-functionally with production, sales, and suppliers.
• Provide ongoing support during commissioning and offer customer technical assistance.
• Mentor and manage junior engineers.

What you'll need to succeed:

• HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor or similar).
• Proven experience with special purpose machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong grasp of hydraulics/pneumatics, and mechanical engineering calculations.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills

Why join us?

• Excellent staff retention and a dynamic working environment with diverse product lines.
• 4-day working week (Mon-Thu, 4x9.5 hrs) for a true work-life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which is quite competitive - especially with the 4-day week.
• Flexible start times.
• Company pension (3% employer contribution).
• 3x death-in-service cover.
• Health cash plan and salary sacrifice schemes (optional).

Ready to engineer smarter, better, and more rewarding solutions?
Apply now and become part of a company that values innovation, growth, and flexibility.