Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is a well-established, privately owned electronics manufacturer with a global customer base and an international presence. They design and build high-quality electronic test products used by leading companies in aerospace, automotive and defence. People are at the heart of the business: they have a strong reputation as an employer, a people-first culture, and a real commitment to developing their staff.

The role

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, you’ll join a busy engineering team covering design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement. You’ll work on a wide variety of standard and custom projects, and the role offers a clear path to becoming an independent designer running your own projects.

Key responsibilities

• Developing innovative mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production

• Designing and analysing systems using 3D CAD modelling and simulation

• Managing the development process to meet requirements and timelines

• Testing products and troubleshooting design issues

• Working closely with electronic design engineers, project managers and production teams

• Producing and maintaining technical documentation and drawings

• Mentoring and supporting junior design engineers

Essential skills and experience

• A degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience as a mechanical designer (ideally in a product-based environment)

• A good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and standards

• A track record of developing and delivering successful mechanical products

• Experience of design for manufacture, tolerance analysis and cost optimisation

• Strong 3D CAD modelling and simulation skills

• Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills

Desirable

• SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM

• CircuitWorks

• Cable routing and harness design

• Sheet metal design

• 3D printing

• Knowledge of CNC sheet routing capabilities and limitations

• Electronic or PCB design experience

What’s on offer

• £40,000 salary with regular reviews and performance-related pay increases

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday buy/sell scheme

• Pension and car salary sacrifice schemes, plus life insurance at 4x salary

• Gym and spa membership, an employee assistance programme and comprehensive wellbeing support

• Structured induction, training programmes, sponsored further education and career progression

• Company social events, potential international travel, and free refreshments