Mechanical Design Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee discount programme

Health and wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Ongoing professional training and dev.

Collaborative working environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established design team in the Exeter area. You will develop high-quality manufactured products and support new product development from concept to production release.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent, strong 3D CAD skills, and knowledge of Design for Manufacture and sheet metal processes. Flexible hours and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification, or a proven mechanical engineering background.
• Experience using 3D CAD software within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture principles.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Understanding of engineering tolerances and practical product design considerations.
• Strong problem–solving skills and a methodical approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs and technical drawings for new and existing products.
• Support new product development from initial concept through to production release.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to improve product performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Produce engineering documentation and technical specifications to support production activities.
• Identify opportunities for mechanical design optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Develop practical and commercially viable engineering solutions within a manufacturing environment.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles throughout the product development process.
• Consider engineering tolerances and practical product design requirements when developing solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD software

Solid Edge

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Exeter 36,500- 40,000 per annum Flexible Working Hours Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established design team within a successful manufacturing business in the Exeter area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Product Design Engineer with a passion for developing high-quality manufactured products.

Working closely with design, manufacturing, and operational teams, you'll support new product development, mechanical design, product improvement, and design optimisation, taking projects from initial concept through to production release.

What We Offer

• 36,500- 40,000 per annum.

• Flexible working hours.

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service.

• Company pension scheme.

• Employee discount programme.

• Health and wellbeing support.

• Free on-site parking.

• Ongoing professional training and development.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals.

• Long-term career development within a successful manufacturing business.

Key Duties

• Create detailed mechanical designs and technical drawings for new and existing products.

• Support new product development from initial concept through to production release.

• Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to improve product performance, quality, and efficiency.

• Produce engineering documentation and technical specifications to support production activities.

• Identify opportunities for mechanical design optimisation and continuous improvement.

• Develop practical and commercially viable engineering solutions within a manufacturing environment.

• Apply Design for Manufacture principles throughout the product development process.

• Consider engineering tolerances and practical product design requirements when developing solutions.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification, or a proven mechanical engineering background.

• Experience using 3D CAD software within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture principles.

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing processes.

• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Understanding of engineering tolerances and practical product design considerations.

• Strong problem–solving skills and a methodical approach to technical challenges.

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable

• Experience working on new product introduction projects.

• Familiarity with Solid Edge.

• Exposure to risk-based design methodologies and product validation processes.

• Experience working within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of production, purchasing, or supply chain interactions within manufacturing.