Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps Reading; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a full-time role in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. You will manage bespoke projects from brief to delivery, create advanced 3D CAD models (Siemens NX) and support production with manufacturing drawings and BOM management.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineered solutions.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Siemens NX) with experience in complex components and manufacturing drawings.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabricated steel, aluminium and plastic components.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage bespoke engineering projects and customer-specific design modifications from initial brief through to final delivery.
• Carry out integration studies and develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage project Bills of Materials (BOMs), budgets and technical requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production and Sales, resolving design and assembly issues.
• Liaise with customers, component suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure designs meet required specifications and certification standards.
• Support product builds, testing, validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, design efficiency and manufacturing processes.

Skills

3D CAD

Siemens NX

Project management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

This full-time Mechanical Design Engineer position in Wallingford sits with a specialist engineering business, offering £40,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage bespoke projects and customer-specific design modifications from initial brief through to delivery, producing advanced 3D CAD models and improving existing products. Close collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal Commercial and Production teams is central to translating technical requirements into practical, high-quality solutions. Applicants should demonstrate strong mechanical engineering knowledge, proficiency in 3D CAD, project management capability and the ability to support production build activities. This hands-on role suits an experienced engineer seeking varied work across design, manufacture and delivery within a permanent contract.

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive, DOE

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business in Wallingford, where you will play a key role in developing bespoke engineering solutions, improving existing products and supporting projects through design, build and delivery. This is a varied, hands-on role combining advanced 3D CAD design, mechanical engineering, project management and production support. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal Commercial and Production teams to turn technical requirements into practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bespoke engineering projects and customer-specific design modifications from initial brief through to final delivery.
• Carry out integration studies and develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage project Bills of Materials (BOMs), budgets and technical requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production and Sales, resolving design and assembly issues.
• Liaise with customers, component suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure designs meet required specifications and certification standards.
• Support product builds, testing, validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, design efficiency and manufacturing processes.

About You

You will be an experienced engineer with strong mechanical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of technical projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least five years' experience as an Applications Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or in a similar engineering role.
• Advanced 3D CAD skills, ideally Siemens NX, with experience developing complex components, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabricated steel, aluminium and plastic components.
• The ability to interpret technical requirements and develop innovative, manufacturable solutions.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience with moulded composite materials, fluid systems or electrical integration would be beneficial.