Mechanical Design Engineer

Proactive Global; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Milton Keynes is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and testing of innovative ideas, contributing to product development from concept to production. Must have solid experience in mechanical engineering, excellent Solidworks skills, and knowledge of various manufacturing processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on custom projects and supports ongoing product development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience of developing new products from concept to production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, CNC machining, casting, and sheet metal forming.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs to pre-production release.
• Support the transition of new products from development to manufacturing.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to validate design feasibility and performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering design experience

Solidworks skills

Good IT skills

Data management skills using Solidworks PDM

Tools

Solidworks

3D CAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer Required Milton Keynes

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D department, supporting the global group in all new and improving current product roadmap. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, product build, and testing of new innovative ideas from concept to production. Our overarching goal is to remain industry leaders by staying ahead of the competition.

You will play a crucial role in supporting both custom projects and new product development initiatives. Your responsibilities include developing concept designs to pre‑production release, reviewing the current product range, and identifying improvements. Additionally, you will actively contribute to daily projects, working on bespoke designs that meet customer requirements and drive our organization’s growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product Development (NPD): Work closely with Design and Development manager to translate product visions to life.
• Utilize engineering principles and innovative thinking to generate new mechanical solutions.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to validate design feasibility and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prototype, test, and validate new product designs.
• Support the transition of new products from the development phase to manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration and efficient production processes.
• Monitor and evaluate product performance, conducting root cause analysis and implementing design improvements as needed.

Custom Project Support

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations to determine the viability and optimal design approach for custom projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs using Solidworks.
• Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and customer presentations to gather feedback and incorporate necessary changes.

Project Design Management

• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Coordinate resources and communicate project status updates to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist with project documentation, including design files, specifications, and reports.
• Create fully detailed, tested and profitable solution specifications for manufacturing. Typically this will include:
• 3D CAD models
• Fully dimensioned engineering production drawings (where applicable)
• Engineering drawings to BS8888/ISO standards.
• Assembly drawings

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering design experience, with proven projects taken from design to delivery.
• Excellent Solidworks skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Minimum of two years’ experience of developing new products from concept to production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, CNC machining, casting and sheet metal forming.
• Data management skills using Solidworks PDM.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.