Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Interaction Recruitment
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Location: Milton Keynes, MKSalary: GBP35,(Apply online only) GBP40,(Apply online only) pro rata, depending on experienceHours: Monday Friday, 09 00Contract: 6 Months, with possible extensionWorking: Hybrid / Remote considered

Join an exciting specialist engineering business

We re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business in Milton Keynes, working on the design and development of bespoke industrial X-ray systems, enclosures and multi-axis manipulators.

This is a great opportunity for a practical design engineer who enjoys working across projects and collaborating with production, electrical and installation teams.

The Role

You ll be responsible for:

  • Designing and producing detailed drawings for mechanical parts and assemblies.
  • Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Using SolidWorks 3D CAD to develop and modify designs.
  • Working closely with electrical designers and other engineering teams.
  • Supporting Project, Production and Installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Helping deliver high-quality designs that meet customer and project requirements.

About You

We re looking for someone with solid practical experience in engineering design and project work.

You ll ideally have:

  • Strong mechanical engineering design experience.
  • Excellent 3D CAD skills, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Good knowledge of engineering drawings and assemblies.
  • Strong MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A genuine pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Desirable: Experience within NDT/X-ray, automation, software or electrical engineering environments.

What’s on offer?

  • GBP35,(Apply online only) GBP40,(Apply online only) pro rata, depending on experience
  • 6-month contract with possible extension
  • Monday Friday, 09 00
  • Remote working considered
  • Milton Keynes-based, with local candidates preferred for occasional office meetings and customer/supplier visits
  • Opportunity to work on specialist, bespoke engineering projects
  • Growing business with an exciting pipeline of work

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Posted: September 6th, 2026