Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading manufacturer who work in a range of sectors. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team at their office located just on the outskirts of Derby.

The successful candidate will create drawings and models of packaging machinery using 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD. You will liaise with clients and attend client sites to ensure their needs are met all whilst ensuring company standards are always adhered to.

Their ideal candidate will have previous experience designing packaging, automation or food machinery. You will have SolidWorks CAD experience and a solid understanding of manufacturing engineering practices.

They are offering a competitive salary of up to c£56,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stats and death in service pay.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out BOM calculations from several sources to calculate the standard costs of manufactured items
• Liaise with customers professionally daily to ensure standards are met
• Develop, design and carry out continuous improvement of products
• Support and mentor Junior Mechanical Design Engineers
• Review and approve designs created by Junior Engineers
• Create drawings and models using 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Attend site and customer facilities for project discussions when required
• Use surveying equipment to carry out site measures on project sites

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience of designing automated packaging or label machinery highly desirable
• 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience essential
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering practices and workshop machinery
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to support business needs

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to c£56,000 per annum D.O.E

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Job Type: Full Time, Office Based, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. Are those of an Employment Agency.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English