Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBiggleswadepermanentPosted: 2 April 2026
Apply NowMechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer / Machinery Design Engineer required to join a manufacturer of bespoke automated machinery and packaging systems based near Biggleswade.
The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing custom machines, upgrades, and retrofits using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, supporting projects from concept through to production and documentation.
You’ll have a strong background in mechanical design within a machinery or automation environment, with experience producing technical drawings, BOMs, and pneumatic schematics for bespoke equipment.
Package:
Up to £55,000 depending on experience
25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Early Finish Fridays
Ongoing Career Progression
Responsibilities:
Create mechanical designs in SolidWorks for new machines and custom retrofits
Produce 2D and 3D technical drawings, layouts, and assembly documentation
Generate BOMs, pneumatic schematics, and machine manuals
Liaise with design and production teams to resolve design or build issues
Support validation documentation, test plans, and quality procedures
Requirements
Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer / Design & Development Engineer or similar
5+ years’ experience designing machinery or mechanical systems
Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience beneficial
Experience designing and working with rotating components
Familiar with BOM creation, pneumatics, and technical documentation
HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Must be commutable to the office near Biggleswade
The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing custom machines, upgrades, and retrofits using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, supporting projects from concept through to production and documentation.
You’ll have a strong background in mechanical design within a machinery or automation environment, with experience producing technical drawings, BOMs, and pneumatic schematics for bespoke equipment.
Package:
Up to £55,000 depending on experience
25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Early Finish Fridays
Ongoing Career Progression
Responsibilities:
Create mechanical designs in SolidWorks for new machines and custom retrofits
Produce 2D and 3D technical drawings, layouts, and assembly documentation
Generate BOMs, pneumatic schematics, and machine manuals
Liaise with design and production teams to resolve design or build issues
Support validation documentation, test plans, and quality procedures
Requirements
Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer / Design & Development Engineer or similar
5+ years’ experience designing machinery or mechanical systems
Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience beneficial
Experience designing and working with rotating components
Familiar with BOM creation, pneumatics, and technical documentation
HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Must be commutable to the office near Biggleswade