Mechanical Design Engineer (Fixed Term)
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Job Description
This Mechanical Design Engineer role supports experimental research through precision design, manufacturing, commissioning, and use of test facilities. Key responsibilities include designing machines and experimental setups, and managing suppliers for precision components. A degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and experience with suppliers are essential.
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Benefits
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
- Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
- Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. This role is not open to fractional or part time work and the successful candidate is expected to be primarily based in the lab and office on-site.
- This role is fixed term until 31 December 2027.
- Please contact Sarah Walker ( s.walker@nottingham.ac.uk ) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
- It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Mechanical Design Engineer (Fixed Term) at University of Nottingham close on 14 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 35,608 – 47,389. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Nottingham's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Nottingham, in Jubilee, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do I apply for this job?
Click the Apply button on this page — it takes you to University of Nottingham's official application portal, where you submit your application directly to the university. Tenurify only aggregates the listing and never handles applications or charges candidates.
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