Mechanical Design Engineer Warwick Hybrid £40,000 £55,000 + Benefits PermanentVIQU are working with an established engineering manufacturer delivering large-scale, heavy-duty mechanical systems to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in structural fabrications and load-bearing equipment. This role is focused on heavy fabricated structures (3mm plate and above)Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer: Design and develop heavy-duty fabricated structures and assembliesDesign and detail welded and bolted joints for structural applicationsProduce 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings with full GDandT/GPSApply strong mechanical reasoning to understand load paths, stress, deflection and structural behaviourSupport validation, verification and design reviews for large mechanical systemsWork closely with manufacturing to ensure practical, buildable designsInvestigate field and service issues, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actionsSupport engineering change management and continuous improvement initiatives Key Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer: HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProven experience designing heavy fabrications (3mm+ plate and welded structures)Experience with large mechanical systems such as cranes, lifting equipment, process plant, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, rail or similar heavy engineered productsStrong understanding of welded structures and bolted joint