Mechanical Design Engineer

Worksop, S80
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE

The Company

Our client is a specialist engineering business designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke conveyor systems and heavy-duty materials handling equipment.

Working across a variety of industries including logistics, manufacturing, food & beverage, mining, quarrying, agriculture, and security, they provide complete engineering solutions from initial concept through to installation.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are looking to expand their design team with an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit engineering environment where you will have real ownership and responsibility across a wide range of projects.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role within the engineering team, taking projects from initial customer requirements through to final delivery.

This is a varied position combining mechanical design, project engineering, and customer interaction. You will be responsible for developing bespoke machinery solutions, coordinating with internal departments, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing bespoke heavy-duty conveyor systems and mechanical equipment
• Producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings
• Designing fabricated structures including frames, supports, and gantries
• Creating layout drawings and detailed engineering documentation
• Using CAD packages including SolidWorks, Inventor, and Tekla
• Carrying out basic structural calculations and component selection
• Selecting mechanical components including motors, rollers, belts, and drives
• Managing projects from concept through to manufacture and installation
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, purchasing, and internal teams
• Supporting fabrication and installation activities

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience within a Mechanical Design Engineer or Project Engineer position
• Strong 3D CAD experience using SolidWorks or a similar package
• Experience designing machinery, fabricated equipment, or heavy-duty structures
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Experience with basic calculations and design verification
• Ability to manage projects and take ownership of your workload
• Strong communication skills with confidence speaking to customers and stakeholders

Experience That Would Be Advantageous:

• Conveyor systems
• Heavy machinery design
• Structural steel design
• Special purpose machinery (SPM)
• Industrial equipment used within manufacturing, quarrying, agricultural, or logistics environments

The Ideal Candidate:

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle and wants more responsibility than simply producing drawings.

You will be someone who:

• Takes ownership of projects and enjoys problem solving
• Works well within a small, experienced engineering team
• Is motivated by delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Enjoys working closely with customers and other departments
• Wants to play an important role within a growing business

The Benefits:

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Full-time office-based role in Worksop
• Flexible working hours available
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
• Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities within a growing business

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of exciting engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation