Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryCoventry, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 6 August 2026
Apply NowA great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Electrical and Design Contractor has become available based near Coventry, England. You will be joining a team of established Design Engineers working on a range of projects involving rotating machinery and power generation. You will be responsible for the design, analysis and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and components.
Responsibilities:
* Design mechanical components and systems for large rotating machinery.
* Develop mechanical designs for new build equipment, upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
* Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation for complex components.
* Complete stress analysis of components using analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
* Undertake diagnostic assessments of machinery condition prior to failure.
* Conduct root cause analysis.
* Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations based on findings.
* Develop test methodologies and procedures for dynamic testing of large machines.
* Participate in engineering activities across all phases of projects, including customer-facing technical discussions.
* Ensure mechanical designs comply with contractual requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems.
Qualifications/ Experience:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience designing mechanical systems within rotating machinery, power generation, heavy engineering or similar industries.
* Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo or Autodesk Inventor.
* Experience undertaking engineering calculations and finite element analysis.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tolerancing and mechanical assemblies.
Remuneration:
* Salary - £55K
* BUPA
* Pension
* Holidays
* Gym subs
Responsibilities:
* Design mechanical components and systems for large rotating machinery.
* Develop mechanical designs for new build equipment, upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
* Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation for complex components.
* Complete stress analysis of components using analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
* Undertake diagnostic assessments of machinery condition prior to failure.
* Conduct root cause analysis.
* Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations based on findings.
* Develop test methodologies and procedures for dynamic testing of large machines.
* Participate in engineering activities across all phases of projects, including customer-facing technical discussions.
* Ensure mechanical designs comply with contractual requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems.
Qualifications/ Experience:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience designing mechanical systems within rotating machinery, power generation, heavy engineering or similar industries.
* Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo or Autodesk Inventor.
* Experience undertaking engineering calculations and finite element analysis.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tolerancing and mechanical assemblies.
Remuneration:
* Salary - £55K
* BUPA
* Pension
* Holidays
* Gym subs