Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBillericay, EssexpermanentPosted: 5 March 2026
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Location: Essex
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing mechanical designs and drawings for a range of mechanical systems and equipment, working within a team of mechanical design engineers on varied engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with internal departments to design parts, assemblies and equipment layouts
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Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), sub-assembly drawings, schematics and schedules
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Maintain and update standard machine builds and library components to ensure consistency across projects
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Update and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation for equipment upgrades and modifications
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Develop and implement mechanical design standards, processes and procedures
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Maintain accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies and associated engineering documentation
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Ensure drawings and documentation are updated and shared with relevant departments throughout the project lifecycle
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Support drawing control, document management and revision control using Autodesk Vault
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Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager to manage workload, project timelines and design deliverables
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Ensure legacy part and assembly data is maintained and updated to meet system requirements
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Maintain accurate item and assembly information within engineering systems
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Follow drawing office procedures and engineering standards at all times
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Apply good health and safety practices in all engineering activities
Skills and Qualifications
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
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Previous mechanical design experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
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Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (3D), Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Vault
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Experience with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks will also be considered
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Knowledge of geometrical tolerancing and design (GT&D)
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Strong understanding of BS 8888 drafting standards
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Good understanding of machining, sheet metal and fabrication processes
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Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and produce accurate technical documentation
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Familiarity with automated machinery, capital equipment or industrial systems
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Experience working on engineer-to-order projects with longer project timelines
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Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as Business Central is beneficial
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Previous workshop, manufacturing or apprenticeship-based engineering experience is advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on varied engineering projects within a collaborative engineering environment
Location: Essex
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing mechanical designs and drawings for a range of mechanical systems and equipment, working within a team of mechanical design engineers on varied engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
*
Collaborate with internal departments to design parts, assemblies and equipment layouts
*
Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), sub-assembly drawings, schematics and schedules
*
Maintain and update standard machine builds and library components to ensure consistency across projects
*
Update and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation for equipment upgrades and modifications
*
Develop and implement mechanical design standards, processes and procedures
*
Maintain accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies and associated engineering documentation
*
Ensure drawings and documentation are updated and shared with relevant departments throughout the project lifecycle
*
Support drawing control, document management and revision control using Autodesk Vault
*
Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager to manage workload, project timelines and design deliverables
*
Ensure legacy part and assembly data is maintained and updated to meet system requirements
*
Maintain accurate item and assembly information within engineering systems
*
Follow drawing office procedures and engineering standards at all times
*
Apply good health and safety practices in all engineering activities
Skills and Qualifications
*
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
*
Previous mechanical design experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
*
Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (3D), Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Vault
*
Experience with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks will also be considered
*
Knowledge of geometrical tolerancing and design (GT&D)
*
Strong understanding of BS 8888 drafting standards
*
Good understanding of machining, sheet metal and fabrication processes
*
Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and produce accurate technical documentation
*
Familiarity with automated machinery, capital equipment or industrial systems
*
Experience working on engineer-to-order projects with longer project timelines
*
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as Business Central is beneficial
*
Previous workshop, manufacturing or apprenticeship-based engineering experience is advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on varied engineering projects within a collaborative engineering environment