Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery / Automation

Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery, automation, or bespoke equipment design?

A growing engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of end-to-end mechanical design projects, working on complex, one-off machinery used across a range of industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

* Design bespoke special purpose machinery using SolidWorks / 3D CAD

* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

* Mechanical design of automation systems, assembly machinery, and equipment

* Select components including pneumatics, drives, motors, and mechanical systems

* Support build, assembly, and testing phases

* Work closely with electrical, cont...