Mechanical Design Engineer

ADLIB; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dorchester seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support product development and production. The role involves engineering support for ultrasonic measuring instruments, collaboration with teams, and hands-on design work using SolidWorks. You'll benefit from a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Group life and income protection insurance

Private medical insurance

3.5% pension contribution

Enhanced annual leave based on service

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD Design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with Engineering Verification Testing (EVT).
• Understanding of IQC & OQC processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for design and development of ultrasonic measuring instruments.
• Create 3D models and 2D CAD drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate testing and qualification of new products.

Skills

Collaboration

Materials knowledge

Hands-on attitude

Education

Relevant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About Cygnus Instruments:

Cygnus Instruments manufactures state-of-the-art, ruggedised ultrasonic measuring equipment used in global industrial and subsea applications. The company adopts a niche product strategy and resilient business model, focusing on reliable, high-quality products that are central to its brand.

Cygnus Instruments promotes a culture emphasizing learning, teamwork, and a ‘no blame’ approach to problem solving.

*Adlib recruitment partners exclusively with Cygnus Instruments for talent acquisition.*

What you'll be doing

This role is crucial in achieving Cygnus’s global objectives by providing engineering support and product development. The Mechanical Design Engineer will serve as a key link between production and engineering, supporting existing products and influencing new product development and improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

Product Development & Improvement Support

• Provide engineering support for the design and development of ultrasonic measuring instruments.
• Evaluate designs through physical and environmental testing.
• Assess development and product concepts using DFMEA/FMEA.
• Collaborate with design subcontractors (CEM, Mechanical Design).
• Conduct ISIR/FAIR on new parts (design department).
• Coordinate testing and qualification of new products.
• Create 3D models and 2D CAD drawings using SolidWorks.
• Assist in the qualification of new designs.
• Carry out prototyping for new product development.

Production Support

• Provide engineering support to production and operations teams.
• Maintain existing products by updating drawings, resolving issues, and replacing obsolete parts.
• Support QA activities on existing and new products.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Update ERP system by creating parts.
• Create and maintain work instructions for production.

What experience you'll need

• Relevant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD Design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and servicing teams.
• Materials knowledge.
• Understanding of IQC & OQC processes.
• Experience with Engineering Verification Testing (EVT).
• Experience with injection moulding and pressure-rated enclosures is advantageous.
• Hands-on attitude.

What you'll get in return for your talents

Working in a friendly, modern facility in Dorchester, you will apply your full range of mechanical design skills across the product lifecycle. You will receive support from an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager, along with benefits such as group life and income protection insurance, private medical insurance, a 3.5% pension contribution, and enhanced annual leave based on service.

What's next?

Send your CV to Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment. The application deadline is Tuesday, 10th June.

Please note, this role is exclusive to ADLIB. Any CVs from other recruiters will be forwarded to us.