Mechanical Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied projects

Full design process exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical designs from concept to completion using SolidWorks. The role collaborates across manufacturing, production, operations and project management to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable.

The successful candidate will support new product development, improve existing designs and drive continuous improvement in engineering and manufacturing processes, applying DFM and DFA principles to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software proficiency is required.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes is essential.
• Familiarity with design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) is advantageous.
• Experience developing designs from brief to completion and strong problem-solving skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Take designs from initial concept through to detailed design and completion.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues on mechanical, electrical and automation projects.
• Support project planning, customer liaison and cross-department coordination to meet milestones.
• Contribute to new product development and existing product improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

DFM

DFA

FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing mechanical designs from initial concept through to completion, working across a range of engineering projects.

You will use 3D CAD software to develop and improve designs, working closely with manufacturing, production, operations and project management teams to ensure products are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture and assembly. The role will also involve supporting new product development, improving existing designs and contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Take designs from initial concept through to detailed design and completion.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues on mechanical, electrical and automation projects.
• Support project planning, customer liaison and coordination between departments to meet key milestones.
• Contribute to new product development, concept design and existing product improvements.
• Apply design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles to improve product efficiency and practicality.
• Assess product suitability, manufacturing feasibility and overall cost.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing and assembly times and costs.
• Support improvements in product quality, reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, including assembly and installation instructions.
• Work with manufacturing and production teams to resolve design-related issues.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers where required to support project delivery.
• Consider engineering materials, manufacturing processes and relevant health and safety requirements throughout the design process.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and design for assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) would be advantageous.
• Experience developing designs from an initial brief through to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical, methodical approach to engineering challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines.

The Package

• Up to £40,000 depending on skill set and experience
• Opportunity to work on varied mechanical design and engineering projects.
• Involvement in the full design process, from concept development through to manufacture and assembly.
• A collaborative engineering environment with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to product improvement