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Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Cumbria

​Mechanical Design Engineer

A Mechanical Design Engineer conceives, designs, and tests various mechanical systems and products. They contribute to all stages of product development, from initial concept through design, development, and production.

A successful Mechanical Design Engineer should exhibit strong analytical skills, creativity, and proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software. A Bachelor’s degree, HNC/HND, in mechanical engineering, or a related field, is typically required for the role. When hiring for this role, companies look for candidates who possess hands-on experience in mechanical design and knowledge of industry regulations and standards. Experience with testing procedures and quality assurance is also highly valued.

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​Cumbria

Cumbria is a county in North West England. Cumbria is the third largest county in England by size, consisting of six districts: Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland. In 2019 Cumbria had a population of around half a million people. Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park and many market towns.

Cumbria can be easily accessed from Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-tyne, Glasgow and Edinburgh, all under 2 hours drive away. Cumbria is home to some of the UK's largest engineering and defence projects including shipbuilding projects and Sellafield power plant.

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