Mechanical Design Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to aid in developing high-precision mechanical systems. The successful candidate will be involved in the full product development lifecycle, from design to production. Responsibilities include designing mechanisms for motion control and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development with CAD tools. This role offers excellent career progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience releasing products into production.
• Understanding of machinery directive safety legislation.
• Ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding machinery directive safety legislation and compliance regulations.
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD modelling tools.
• Ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings with tolerances and finishing specifications.
• Experience designing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of material selection for mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control.
• Develop, assemble, test and evaluate designs.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements throughout Design.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and manufacturing teams to identify root causes of technical issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated into designs.
• Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are considered throughout the design process.
• Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and perform consistently in specified operating conditions.
• Plan and oversee product development activities to ensure project deadlines are achieved.
• Consider cost, compliance, safety and time constraints when developing solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support knowledge transfer into production.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product development

3D and 2D CAD modelling

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

DFMA awareness

Manufacturing support

Independent work

Material selection

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary: We know salary transparency matters. While we can’t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A growing engineering company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of high-precision mechanical systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically advanced products involving precision motion control and vibration isolation systems, taking designs from concept through to production.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key part in the design, development and testing of mechanical mechanisms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturing and compliance requirements.

The role will involve supporting the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through testing, validation and release into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control and vibration isolation systems
• Develop, assemble, test and evaluate theoretical designs using a concurrent engineering approach
• Produce detailed product specifications based on analysis of test data
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and manufacturing teams to identify root causes of technical issues and implement solutions
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are incorporated into designs
• Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are considered throughout the design process
• Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and perform consistently in specified operating conditions
• Plan and oversee product development activities to ensure project deadlines are achieved
• Consider cost, compliance, safety and time constraints when developing solutions
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support knowledge transfer into production

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in product development with a track record of products released into production
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Understanding of machinery directive safety legislation and compliance regulations
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD modelling tools
• Ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings with tolerances and finishing specifications
• Experience designing precision components to tight tolerances
• Strong understanding of material selection for mechanical assemblies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression within the engineering team, including potential advancement into:

• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer roles
• Technical leadership positions
• Opportunities to work across additional engineering disciplines

Why Apply?

• Work on innovative precision engineering products
• Be involved in the full product development lifecycle
• Join a collaborative engineering team environment

To Apply

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