Mechanical Design Engineer

  • MTrec Ltd Technical
  • Consett, County Durham
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

The Company

Our client is a specialist Engineering company. Due to an exciting period of expansion and investment they now have a new position for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

The Role

  • This position plays a pivotal role in producing technical solutions to complex engineering projects, the main focus being on providing a full reverse engineering package for parts.
  • You will report directly to the Engineering Manager whilst supporting a busy production team.
  • The Design Engineer will capture detail from equipment via various 3D scanning methods, then create models leading to 2D drawings for manufacture.
  • Use 3D scanning technology to create 3D CAD models from complex sample.
  • Use portable CMM (Faro Arm) to create 3D models.
  • Use first principal measuring to create 3D models.
  • Preparing design documentation for production (component design, technical drawings).
  • Working closely with other departments to provide relevant information as required.
  • Contributing to design reviews.

The Person

  • A background in mechanical design is essential preferably.
  • Reverse engineering experience beneficial.
  • Ideally you will be degree qualified.
  • You will have experience of working with cross functional teams.
  • You must have 3D design experience preferably with Solidworks.
  • Must be able to perform hand calculations.

The Benefits

  • You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
  • An excellent salary.
  • Working day shift.
  • A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
  • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.