Mechanical Design Engineer

Joining an established engineering team, you will take ownership of the design and development of bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture.

You will work on challenging engineering projects involving rotating equipment, mechanical assemblies, moving mechanisms and custom-built machinery for industrial applications.

Designing bespoke machinery using SolidWorks

Designing mechanisms, moving assemblies and mechanical systems

Developing concepts through detailed design and manufacture

Producing engineering drawings and documentation

Selecting materials and mechanical components

Supporting design reviews

Maintaining BOMs and engineering records

Working closely with manufacturing, suppliers and project teams

Solving practical mechanical engineering challenges

Experience from the following sectors is particularly relevant:

Special purpose machinery

Industrial machinery

Automation and robotics

Manufacturing equipment

Process machinery

Capital equipment

Rotating machinery

Bespoke engineering equipment

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.