Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Spider is advertising for a long-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Ipswich, supporting them with their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Renowned for designing and building specialist industrial machinery used across a wide range of sectors, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. With a friendly and collaborative team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, Mechanical Design Engineer to join a business where your contribution will genuinely make a difference.

As part of their continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the successful delivery of customer projects from concept through to completion.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position that offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor, alongside 2D drawings in AutoCAD
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of engineering projects from sales order through to commissioning
• Working closely with customers to understand their requirements and develop tailored engineering solutions
• Producing technical drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of machinery, products, and manufacturing processes
• Providing technical support and advice relating to consumable products

About You

We re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within a mechanical engineering or design engineering environment
• Able to create detailed 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor, alongside 2D drawings in AutoCAD
• Comfortable working within a close-knit team where collaboration is key
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels
• Practical, solutions-focused, and enjoys overcoming engineering challenges
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and seeing projects through from design to completion

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Mechanical Design Engineer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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