Design Engineer

Elevation Design & Projects are supporting the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of a specialist engineering organisation., The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, modelling, documentation, and compliance activities required to deliver engineered systems and pressure-related equipment. This is a varied and technically challenging role that offers strong opportunities for professional development within a structured and collaborative design team., * Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.

• Ensure that all designs comply with relevant directives, industry regulations, and applicable engineering standards.
• Prepare calculations, technical specifications, and documentation to support certification and quality assurance.
• Work collaboratively with electrical, production, and assembly teams to support manufacturing and build activities.

Project Delivery & Process Compliance

• Contribute to project planning activities to ensure design outputs meet required timescales and cost targets.
• Participate in design reviews, technical problem-solving sessions, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and during customer presentations as required.
• Support the implementation and ongoing adoption of LEAN principles, promoting efficiency and standardisation in design processes.

This position is ideal for a post-graduate or apprentice trained engineer with at least two years of industrial experience who is looking to further develop their technical expertise within a high-integrity, highly regulated engineering environment. Reporting to the Head of Design, the Mechanical Design Engineer will contribute to the development and delivery of complex mechanical systems for a global customer base., * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.

• Minimum of two years' experience within a mechanical design role.

• Strong competency in SolidWorks and general Microsoft Office applications.

• Understanding of project management principles and structured delivery.

• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design standards.

• Understanding of Machinery Directive requirements.

• Exposure to high-integrity engineered equipment or similar (Desirable)

• Working knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics).