Techniche Global are supporting an engineering company to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer.  This is a key leadership position that will involve managing and developing the full vehicle design process — from concept through to fabrication.
  
Salary:                  £55-60k
Location:              Milnthorpe, Cumbria- 100% onsite
Duration:             Full-Time | Permanent
  
We are looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical design within the commercial vehicle sector — ideally trailers or commercial bodywork — with proven team leadership experience. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for high-quality, custom-built solutions for UK and EU markets.

This role offers the unique satisfaction of seeing your designs not just completed on the factory floor, but out on the roads — a tangible pride not often found in most design roles.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Manage small but capable mechanical design team.
• Oversee the full vehicle design lifecycle — from concept through fabrication to finished product.
• Use Pro/Engineer Creo or other CAD packages (or SolidWorks – training will be provided if needed) to produce high-quality 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure seamless handover of designs and practical feedback from the shopfloor.
• Take an active role in reviewing design feasibility, manufacturing compatibility, and compliance.
• Ensure vehicles are designed in line with UK and EU Type Approval regulations.
• Support the ongoing development of our product range with a focus on innovation, quality, and manufacturability.

  Desired Experience:

• Background in mechanical design engineering within the commercial vehicle sector, ideally involving trailers or commercial bodywork.
• Strong understanding of pulley systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle Type Approval requirements, especially for trailers and rigid platforms.
• Experience leading a design team and managing workflow and deadlines.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings and CAD files using Creo or SolidWorks, to a high manufacturing standard suitable for direct use on the shopfloor.
• Comfortable with an on-site, hands-on working environment.
• Good communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to design accordingly — with consideration for cost, ease of build, and routine service/repair.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

  Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday-Friday, 8 am-4.45 pm – 40 hours per week
• 30 days paid holiday per year
• PPE provided where required
• Company pension scheme
• Access to canteen area with pool table and table tennis table
• Free car parking on site