Mechanical Design Engineer

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We specialise in the design and manufacture of monitoring and telemetry equipment for utility networks, providing solutions for automated meter reading (AMR) and facility optimisation.

For over 30 years, our main focus has been on monitoring clean water and distribution systems. Recently, we have expanded into sectors such as energy consumption monitoring, network performance tracking, and environmental monitoring for water, sewage, rivers, and flood management. Our solutions help clients save time, resources, energy, and costs.

As a mechanical design engineer, you will work on innovative projects that contribute to systems protecting vital resources. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise influences the design and optimisation of impactful solutions.

About the role

In this role, you will manage the full design cycle of new products—from conceptual design to detailed design, component manufacturing, and supporting existing products to create variants, resolve quality issues, and implement continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure product design processes promote robustness, quality, and reliability.
2. Create 3D models/assemblies meeting specifications for manufacturing and tooling.
3. Modify current product designs to enhance functionality, quality, and respond to customer feedback.
4. Develop product labels complying with relevant standards.
5. Present conceptual designs to internal teams.
6. Translate engineering concepts into detailed designs after reviews.
7. Verify components through inspection, measurement, and testing for conformity.
8. Manufacture, assemble, and test prototypes.
9. Update Bills of Materials based on requirements, availability, and cost.
10. Conduct review meetings with production to ensure manufacturability.
11. Approve components for production.
12. Specify packaging methods for global markets.
13. Manage Product Change Notifications.
14. Support product introduction into manufacturing.
15. Create work and installation instructions.
16. Coordinate with internal stakeholders.
17. Support testing activities, including rig manufacture.

Soft Skills

• Responsible attitude and professionalism.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical competence.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Passion for technology.

Technical Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (injection moulding, die casting, CNC, metal fabrication, 3D printing).
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly.
• Practical experience with prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Proficiency in creating renderings with Keyshot or Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with PTC Creo Parametric (preferred).

What we Offer

37.5 hours/week with flexible options, including remote work. Attendance required quarterly or as needed. Benefits include 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional leave options, pension, salary sacrifice car scheme, health coverage, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.