Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryCheltenham, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 1 September 2026
Apply NowMechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery / Industrial Equipment
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Up to £50,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Mploy Group is working with a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business that designs, manufactures and supplies innovative machinery and equipment to a range of industrial customers.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand, the business is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its manufacturing facility in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded Design Engineer who enjoys working within a smaller, hands-on engineering environment where you can see projects progress from initial design through to manufacture and completed machinery.
The Role
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Work as part of a small, multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing team.
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Design and develop mechanical systems, components and assemblies for industrial machinery.
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Produce accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
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Provide mechanical engineering expertise across design, manufacturing and equipment development.
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Support projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture and completion.
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Ensure designs are accurate, practical, manufacturable and delivered within agreed timescales.
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Apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles throughout projects.
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Work with geometrical dimensioning, tolerances and engineering drawings.
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Provide technical support to manufacturing and other areas of the engineering function.
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Identify and resolve mechanical and design-related problems.
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing machinery and equipment.
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Contribute ideas that improve engineering processes and the wider business.
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Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of your engineering work.
What We're Looking For
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A suitably qualified Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.
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Experience within mechanical design, ideally in a project-led engineering or manufacturing environment.
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Strong practical understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles.
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Experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
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Good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
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Experience designing machinery, industrial equipment or mechanical assemblies would be highly advantageous.
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Experience within special purpose machinery, automation, manufacturing, capital equipment or industrial engineering would be beneficial.
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An innovative, practical and solutions-focused approach to engineering.
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Keen to develop new technical skills and broaden your engineering capabilities.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a small multidisciplinary team.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for variety, ownership and genuine involvement in the development of specialist machinery and equipment.
To apply or find out more, please apply and attach a CV for a confidential discussion
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Up to £50,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Mploy Group is working with a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business that designs, manufactures and supplies innovative machinery and equipment to a range of industrial customers.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand, the business is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its manufacturing facility in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded Design Engineer who enjoys working within a smaller, hands-on engineering environment where you can see projects progress from initial design through to manufacture and completed machinery.
The Role
*
Work as part of a small, multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing team.
*
Design and develop mechanical systems, components and assemblies for industrial machinery.
*
Produce accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
*
Provide mechanical engineering expertise across design, manufacturing and equipment development.
*
Support projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture and completion.
*
Ensure designs are accurate, practical, manufacturable and delivered within agreed timescales.
*
Apply sound mechanical engineering and design principles throughout projects.
*
Work with geometrical dimensioning, tolerances and engineering drawings.
*
Provide technical support to manufacturing and other areas of the engineering function.
*
Identify and resolve mechanical and design-related problems.
*
Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing machinery and equipment.
*
Contribute ideas that improve engineering processes and the wider business.
*
Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of your engineering work.
What We're Looking For
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A suitably qualified Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer.
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Experience within mechanical design, ideally in a project-led engineering or manufacturing environment.
*
Strong practical understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles.
*
Experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
*
Good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
*
Experience designing machinery, industrial equipment or mechanical assemblies would be highly advantageous.
*
Experience within special purpose machinery, automation, manufacturing, capital equipment or industrial engineering would be beneficial.
*
An innovative, practical and solutions-focused approach to engineering.
*
Keen to develop new technical skills and broaden your engineering capabilities.
*
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*
Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
*
Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a small multidisciplinary team.
*
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for variety, ownership and genuine involvement in the development of specialist machinery and equipment.
To apply or find out more, please apply and attach a CV for a confidential discussion