Mechanical Design Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company based in Portsmouth is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their technical team. The successful candidate will develop design concepts, produce technical documentation, and support testing for safety-critical products. With a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, this role offers extensive training and career progression within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

4.5-day working week

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in Defence or safety-critical industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Support testing activities, including defining qualification tests.
• Collaborate to ensure designs meet requirements.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD modelling

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Technical report production

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Portsmouth is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding technical team. With a strong reputation in the aerospace and defence sectors, the company delivers advanced engineering solutions and is committed to developing its employees' skills and careers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to work on projects from initial concept through to production, contributing to the development of high-quality, safety‑critical products. You'll collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring designs are robust, cost‑effective and compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer include:

• Develop design concepts and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Support testing activities, including defining and witnessing qualification tests.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and management to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Contribute to bids and proposals, ensuring design work is delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong skills in 2D and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks essential).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and material properties, including fatigue and load considerations.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident in producing technical reports and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience with aerospace, defence, or other safety‑critical industries is preferred; knowledge of airworthiness or electrical systems is a bonus.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HND, Degree, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience gained ideally in Defence.

What’s on Offer:

• A salary of £45,000‑£55,000, depending on experience.
• 4.5‑day working week with flexible hours.
• Ongoing training and personal development support.
• Career progression opportunities within a dynamic engineering environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today.