Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Controlled Environments

📍 East Midlands \| 💼 Permanent \| 💰 c.£45-55K (DOE)

Do you want to design systems that control heat, light and humidity for cutting-edge applications? Are you frustrated by repetitive project work and want to influence innovation and product development? Looking for a role where you can challenge the status quo and improve how things are designed and built?

We are partnering with a specialist engineering manufacturer of controlled environment systems used across life sciences, plant growth and regulated industries.

They are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small, highly experienced team — someone who can act as a catalyst for change, bringing fresh ideas and improving design capability.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role combining project delivery and product innovation. You’ll be designing components and systems, working on bespoke projects while also helping shape the next generation of products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing sheet metal and electro-mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD
• Developing systems involving airflow, heating, cooling and ventilation
• Supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning
• Driving value engineering and design for manufacture (DFM)
• Working closely with suppliers, manufacturing and project teams
• Challenging existing designs and improving performance and cost efficiency

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in mechanical design within HVAC, building services, process equipment or similar
• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
• Background in sheet metal or fabricated assemblies
• A proactive mindset - someone who will challenge, improve and innovate

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to influence both projects and product development
• Small, collaborative engineering team with real autonomy
• Work across sectors including life sciences and advanced environments
• Clear progression into more senior technical or project roles
• A business open to new ideas and continuous improvement

If you’re a

Mechanical Design Engineer

looking for a role with more variety, ownership and innovation, apply now.