Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 20 August 2026
Apply NowMechanical Design Engineer – Food Machinery
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: On-site / Hybrid working available
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Leicester.
This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer with experience within the food machinery or food processing equipment sector to join a successful engineering team, working on the design and development of bespoke machinery and equipment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for taking machinery designs from initial concept through to manufacture, working closely with the wider engineering and production teams.
* Designing and developing bespoke food processing and production machinery
* Producing 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings
* Taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture
* Developing existing machinery and producing design improvements
* Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams
* Producing bills of materials and technical documentation
What We're Looking For
Previous experience designing machinery for the food industry is essential for this position.
* Previous mechanical design engineering experience
* Experience designing food machinery, processing equipment or production machinery
* Strong 3D CAD experience
* Autodesk Inventor experience would be advantageous but isn't essential
* Experience with other CAD packages will be considered if you have relevant food machinery experience
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles
* Ability to take designs from concept through to manufacture
Package
* £35,000 – £55,000 per annum depending on experience
* Permanent position
* Leicester based
* Hybrid working available for the right candidate
* Opportunity to work on a range of bespoke machinery projects
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing machinery for the food industry and are looking for a new permanent opportunity in Leicester, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for further information or a confidential discussion about the position
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: On-site / Hybrid working available
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Leicester.
This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer with experience within the food machinery or food processing equipment sector to join a successful engineering team, working on the design and development of bespoke machinery and equipment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for taking machinery designs from initial concept through to manufacture, working closely with the wider engineering and production teams.
* Designing and developing bespoke food processing and production machinery
* Producing 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings
* Taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture
* Developing existing machinery and producing design improvements
* Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams
* Producing bills of materials and technical documentation
What We're Looking For
Previous experience designing machinery for the food industry is essential for this position.
* Previous mechanical design engineering experience
* Experience designing food machinery, processing equipment or production machinery
* Strong 3D CAD experience
* Autodesk Inventor experience would be advantageous but isn't essential
* Experience with other CAD packages will be considered if you have relevant food machinery experience
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering principles
* Ability to take designs from concept through to manufacture
Package
* £35,000 – £55,000 per annum depending on experience
* Permanent position
* Leicester based
* Hybrid working available for the right candidate
* Opportunity to work on a range of bespoke machinery projects
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing machinery for the food industry and are looking for a new permanent opportunity in Leicester, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for further information or a confidential discussion about the position