Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Dorset is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves creating innovative mechanical designs, supporting manufacturing and testing processes, and requires 3-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an understanding of compliance standards. This full-time position offers a salary of approximately £40K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ proven experience in mechanical design with experience delivering projects from concept through to production.
• Understanding of materials, thermal factors, and motion systems in product design.
• Awareness of industry standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality mechanical designs and documentation.
• Testing, validation, and reviews for design standards.
• Acting as a technical point of contact across teams.
• Evaluating materials and contributing to compliance activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Collaborative teamwork

Compliance and certification

Material evaluation

Thermal and motion systems understanding

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or equivalent)

Job description

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Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading engineering organisation in their search for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their specialist team based in Dorset.

This role offers the chance to be involved across the full product lifecycle, shaping early design concepts through to supporting manufacturing, testing, and certification. You’ll be creating innovative, high-performance solutions for demanding environments, while developing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Turning concepts into high-quality mechanical designs and documentation that support real-world performance.
• Playing a key role in testing, validation, and reviews to ensure designs meet demanding standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Acting as a technical point of contact across teams and with external partners, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Evaluating materials and manufacturing approaches, and contributing to certification and compliance activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years’ proven experience in mechanical design with experience delivering projects from concept through to production.
• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or equivalent)
• An understanding of how materials, thermal factors, and motion systems influence robust product design.
• Awareness of industry standards and compliance requirements, with the ability to apply them effectively in real projects.
• Eligibility to gain security clearance (5 years residency in the UK without sponsorship requirement)

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering environment where your ideas and input matter. You’ll be given the opportunity to contribute to real-world problem-solving, and grow your technical skills in a supportive, innovation-driven team.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Dorset. On offer is a salary of c£40K plus benefits package. For a full job description or confidential chat, contact [emailprotected] or call Becki directly.