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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SK4, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics / Heavy Machinery

*Relocation (UK) required for the role; please enquire*

We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in highly specialised, heavy-duty equipment used in demanding environments. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic systems and mobile or industrial machinery.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on complex, bespoke products where reliability and performance are critical.

The Role

You will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems, with a particular focus on hydraulics and associated components. The role will involve working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Designing hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies for heavy-duty equipment

  * Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings

  * Supporting prototype development, testing, and validation

  * Collaborating with manufacturing and production teams

  * Ensuring designs meet relevant industry and safety standards

  * Contributing to continuous improvement and product development initiatives

About You

We are looking for engineers with a strong practical understanding of machinery used in demanding environments.

You will ideally have:

  * Experience in hydraulic system design (essential)

  * Background in heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, defence, or industrial equipment

  * Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)

  * Understanding of fabrication, welding, and mechanical assemblies

  * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

  * Experience with mobile equipment or tracked/wheeled machinery

  * Knowledge of relevant standards and compliance requirements

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * Relocation support available

  * Opportunity to work on specialised, high-performance equipment

  * Stable, long-term engineering environment with ongoing investmen

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