Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

A manufacturing organisation producing engineered mechanical products is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of new products and the improvement of existing product ranges. You will work across the full design lifecycle—from concept through detailed engineering and production handover - collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered to specification, on time and for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate detailed mechanical designs for new products and modifications to existing product lines

• Define engineering requirements and ensure designs are production-ready for manufacture

• Work across internal departments (Development, Production Engineering, Purchasing) to ensure design-for-manufacture (DFM) is embedded before release

• Determine suitable manufacturing methods for designs considering internal capabilities and external suppliers

• Perform DFMEA activities, tracking actions and working with development teams on failure modes and mitigations

• Conduct tolerance analysis for efficient manufacture, correct function, and assembly feasibility

• Produce and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) during the design process for cost and production purposes

• Collaborate with Production Engineering to optimise product cost, quality, and manufacturing efficiency

• Maintain progress documentation and provide updates to support new product development workflows

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or strong proven mechanical engineering background)

• Demonstrated experience taking mechanical products from prototype through to production

• Knowledge of sheet metal design and sheet metal manufacturing processes

• Experience generating DFMEA reports and implementing resulting actions

• Competence performing tolerance stack-up analysis and resolving design concerns

• CAD proficiency - experience with Solid Edge preferred (SolidWorks acceptable)

• Ability to produce 2D production drawings in line with GD&T best practices

• Experience applying design-for-manufacture principles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

• Able to work to defined standards within an ISO9001:2015 environment

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with folding simulation software

• Prior experience producing manufacturing cost data via BOM structures

• Understanding of cross-functional NPD processes

• Structured and organised approach with ability to prioritise workloads

• Continuous learner with effective teamworking skills