Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9EA |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MA/86001_1758185313 |
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire (on-site working)
Salary: From £42-52,000 (Depending on experience)
We're looking for a Design Engineer to join a global manufacturing site near Bedfordshire. You'll be part of a small but highly experienced design team of three, working closely with management who provide excellent support.
This role would suit someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who enjoys problem solving, getting to the root of risks and failures, and understanding how components fit together and function in real-world applications. It's a chance to work on interesting, complex products used across a wide range of industries.
What you'll be doing
- Designing and developing mechanical components for use in manufacturing
- Optimising designs for performance, cost, and ease of production
- Supporting prototypes, testing and investigating failures
- Producing technical documentation and providing support to wider teams
- Using tools such as FEA, SPC, FMEA and DOE to improve processes
- Collaborating with colleagues locally and internationally on projects
What we're looking for
- HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- Strong design experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proficient in CAD (Creo preferred, but others considered)
- A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Background in mechanical design is highly desirable
You'll be joining a supportive team where you can put your engineering skills to use on challenging design work, with plenty of opportunities to learn and progress. Apply today!