Mechanical Design Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Design & Development team in Staplehurst, Kent. This role involves managing projects and collaborating across disciplines to design innovative solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and want to contribute to a growing company, this position is for you.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Quarterly staff bonus scheme

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

2x death in service cover

Free on–site parking

Employee referral scheme

Training and development opportunities

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post–graduate industrial experience.
• Full lifecycle experience from concept design to manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage end–to–end mechanical design projects.
• Design bespoke magnetic shielding solutions using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed 2D/3D drawings, engineering documentation, BOMs, and SOPs.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Proficient Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Staplehurst, Kent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Monday Friday
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join a family–run, industry–leading manufacturer at an exciting stage of growth. Our client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the expansion of their Design & Development team at their state–of–the–art facility in Staplehurst, Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong post–qualification experience who is looking to grow within a small, collaborative team led by a forward–thinking R&D manager.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage end–to–end mechanical design projects, collaborating across disciplines including electronics and physics
• Design bespoke magnetic shielding solutions using 3D CAD software
• Liaise with clients and the sales team to gather technical requirements
• Create detailed 2D/3D drawings, engineering documentation, BOMs, and SOPs
• Generate technical documentation, reports, and internal/external presentations
• Support manufacturing and production with accurate routings and work orders
• Contribute to quotations with the estimating team and manage customer expectations

What We re Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years post–graduate industrial experience
• Full lifecycle experience in concept design through to manufacturing
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T standards
• Experienced in tolerance analysis and stack–ups
• Proficient communicator and collaborator across teams
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle, Progress Plus)
• Strong project management and IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• Experience in sheet metal and precision machining
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault and FEA tools
• Experience in ISO 9001 environments
• Familiarity with polymers, composites, and lean methodologies (5S, Six Sigma)
• Background in continuous improvement processes

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary (DOE)

Enhanced pension contributions

Quarterly staff bonus scheme

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

2x death in service cover

Free on–site parking

Employee referral scheme

Training and development opportunities

Competitive holiday allowance

This is an ideal role for a self–starter with excellent design engineering knowledge, keen to make an impact in a growing company at the forefront of their industry.

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