Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Port Talbot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design electromechanical products. In this role, you will provide technical support to NPI and Sales teams while developing CAD designs for various products. This is a permanent position offering a salary between £25,000 and £35,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Every other Friday off

Regular training and development opportunities

Pension increase

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Product, or Manufacturing.
• Desirable experience in sheet metal / control panel / injection mould / tooling.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal enclosures, brackets, and solutions using CAD.
• Develop low-pressure injection mould tool designs with suppliers.
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings and BoMs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD (SolidWorks)

Injection Moulding

Sheet Metal Design

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Product, or Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer 26729/610 Port Talbot c£35,000 Benefits: Flexible working / Every other Friday off Regular training and development opportunities Pension increase Bereavement Leave

A well-established and industry-leading manufacturing company is seeking a Design Engineer to join its growing team. This role involves designing a range of electromechanical products while providing technical support to both the NPI and Sales teams. The ideal candidate will be based within a commutable distance of Swansea, Port Talbot, Bridgend, or Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their skillset within a dynamic business that supplies to diverse markets, including rail, defence, automotive, and aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal enclosures, brackets, and mounting solutions for harnesses and control panels using CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor)
• Develop and modify low-pressure injection mould tool designs, coordinating with tooling suppliers to ensure overmould compatibility
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings and BoMs for internal and external stakeholders
• Work with NPI, sales, and production teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to manufacture
• Specify tooling requirements for low-pressure moulding, including DFM, cost analysis, and approvals

Skills and Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Product, or Manufacturing
• Desirable: sheet metal / control panel / injection mould / tooling
• CAD (SolidWorks)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

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Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum + Comprehensive benefits package
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot