Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Exeter seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive R&D design updates, create production-ready 3D models and 2D drawings, and contribute to design-for-manufacture improvements within a manufacturing-led environment.

You will perform tolerance analyses, manage engineering changes, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, cost-efficient heating products and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Design or related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical design capability and ability to interpret and produce drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of sheet metal manufacturing, materials and tolerances.
• Experience using 3D CAD and producing high-quality 2D drawings.
• Excellent communication and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive R&D projects from requirements through design, testing support, implementation and production handover.
• Create and update 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings that are production-ready.
• Support Design for Manufacture by building repeatable, cost-efficient solutions.
• Maintain sheet metal fold simulations and generate DXFs for sheet metal processes.
• Perform tolerance analysis to meet real-world manufacturing needs.
• Manage engineering change requests and keep CAD models/drawings aligned.

Skills

R&D design

3D CAD

2D drawings

Sheet metal

Tolerance analysis

Engineering change mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

3D CAD packages

Job description

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.