Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Exeter; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TipTopJob in Exeter seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to translate concepts into production-ready designs and lead R&D updates. You will implement design-for-manufacture improvements and deliver cross-functional results to support cost, quality, and performance goals.

You will create 3D CAD models and precise 2D drawings, perform tolerance analyses, and collaborate across teams to maintain well-documented engineering records and ensure production readiness.

Competenze

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Design or related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical design capability with the ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with sheet metal manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances; proficient with 3D CAD and technical drawings.

Mansioni

• Drive R&D projects from initial requirements through design, testing support, implementation and production handover.
• Create and update 3D models and accurate 2D technical drawings for production; ensure production readiness.
• Support design for manufacture by building repeatable, efficient solutions that reduce assembly time and cost.
• Maintain sheet metal fold simulations and create DXFs for punch/laser processes; assist with manufacturing problem-solving.
• Perform tolerance analyses to ensure designs meet real-world manufacturing and assembly needs.
• Manage engineering change requests; ensure CAD models, drawings, specs and documentation stay aligned.

Conoscenze

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

3D CAD

Communication

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical Design

Strumenti

3D CAD software

Descrizione del lavoro

Unlock your next career step as a Mechanical Design Engineer and help shape innovative, reliable products within the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environment. This Mechanical Design Engineer role offers meaningful ownership across R and D design updates, design:for:manufacture improvements, and cross:functional delivery that directly supports cost, quality, and performance goals. If you enjoy translating ideas into build:ready designs, working with practical engineering standards, and delivering continuous improvement, this Mechanical Design Engineer position is designed for you.

What You Will Do

• Drive R and D projects from initial requirements through design, testing support, implementation, and production handover as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Create and update 3D models and accurate 2D technical manufacturing drawings, ensuring everything is production:ready
• Support design for manufacture by building repeatable, efficient solutions that improve assembly and cost effectiveness
• Maintain production sheet metal fold simulation programmes, create .DXFs for sheet metal punch and laser processes, and support manufacturing problem:solving
• Carry out tolerance analysis to ensure designs suit real:world manufacturing and assembly requirements
• Manage engineering change requests by keeping CAD models, drawings, specifications, and documentation fully aligned

What You Will Bring

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Design or a related engineering discipline
• Strong mechanical design capability, including the ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings and specifications
• Proven understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances
• Experience using 3D CAD packages and producing high:quality 2D technical drawings
• Confidence working across teams, prioritising workload, and delivering to deadlines with excellent communication

This Mechanical Design Engineer role supports the companys ambition to develop high:quality domestic heating products by improving reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. Your work will contribute to continuous improvement across R and D and production, helping stakeholders make better decisions through risk:aware design and well:maintained engineering documentation.

Location:

The Mechanical Design Engineer role is based in Exeter, with the work centred on supporting R and D design activity and production readiness in a manufacturing:led engineering environment.