Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Contract Engineering Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Mechanical
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £40,000.00
Location: Reach Road
Job published: 15/04/2026
Job ID: 250252
Contact name: Toby Illingworth
Phone number: +441182284150
Contact email: tillingworth@pg-rec.com

Job Description

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

 

SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

 

TYPE - Permanent

 

LOCATION – Cambridge   

 

My client specialises in Robotics and Automation in the Manufacturing sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Buckinghamshire area on a permanent basis.

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design or similar
  • At least 2 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient with using 3D CAD – SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor or similar  
  • Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
  • Experienced working to customer specifications and altering designs based on requirements
  • Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
  • Knowledge of different materials such as sheet metal fabrication
  • Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
  • Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills
  • Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

 

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Being responsible for the Design and Development of various automation solutions
  • Using 3D CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
  • Developing ideas from concept to production
  • Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
  • Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
  • Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
  • Providing technical guidance and support
  • Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.


For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on tillingworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group