Mechanical Design Engineer

PlanetRecruitment; Carterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Career progression

Modern facilities

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Witney-based engineering team. You will contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to production, delivering precision-engineered products for global customers.

The role requires SolidWorks expertise, experience with GD&T, and knowledge of manufacturing methods. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimise designs for manufacture and support prototype development using modern

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position.
• Experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing methods and surface finishes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with prototype development.

Responsibilities

• Create assembly models and fully toleranced manufacturing drawings.
• Design components suitable for CNC machining and manufacture.
• Work closely with machining and assembly teams to optimise designs for manufacture.
• Support new product development from concept through to production.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and CAD records.
• Assist with prototype development using 3D printing and 3D scanning.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the company's MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement and ongoing product development initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

CNC machining

DFM

3D printing

3D scanning

BOM management

MRP systems

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE01AD) Carterton, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Mechanical Design Engineer – Witney

Planet Recruitment are working with an established and growing engineering manufacturer based in Witney who are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that designs and manufactures precision-engineered mechanical products supplied to customers worldwide across demanding industrial and high-performance sectors.

The successful candidate will be involved in the full product development lifecycle, from concept design through to production, working closely with manufacturing, assembly and engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Create assembly models and fully toleranced manufacturing drawings.
• Design components suitable for CNC machining and manufacture.
• Work closely with machining and assembly teams to optimise designs for manufacture.
• Support new product development from concept through to production.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and CAD records.
• Assist with prototype development using modern manufacturing technologies including 3D printing and 3D scanning.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the company's MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement and ongoing product development initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position.
• At least 3 years' experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing methods and surface finishes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with prototype development.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and BOM management.
• Experience using 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies.
• An interest in precision engineering, automotive or motorsport industries.
• Previous experience designing suspension or precision mechanical components would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing engineering business.
• Modern manufacturing and engineering facilities.
• Opportunity to work on innovative precision-engineered products supplied to customers worldwide.

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