Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge power electronics

Career progression

Job summary

KO2, an engineering company in Newcastle, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for power electronic systems.

You will create detailed 3D models and drawings, work with electronics and manufacturing teams, and ensure designs meet standards and pass through prototype, test, and manufacture stages.

The role offers a competitive GBP40,000 salary, a supportive engineering-led environment, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience of mechanical design of complete machinery, fabrications and assemblies in an engineering focused company.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred) or SolidWorks, Inventor, or PADs.
• Understanding of mechanical design for electronic or power-related systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of enclosures, assemblies, and components
• Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
• Supporting designs through prototype, test, and manufacture
• Working collaboratively with multi–disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and industry standards

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

PADs

Job description

KO2 is working with an innovative engineering business based in Newcastle that specialises in power electronic solutions for the Energy, Industrial, and Transport sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies used within power electronic systems. You will work closely with electronics, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver robust, high–quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and development of enclosures, assemblies, and components
• Producing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings
• Supporting designs through prototype, test, and manufacture
• Working collaboratively with multi–disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and industry standards

Skills & Experience

• Experience of mechanical design of complete machinery, fabrications and assemblies in an engineering focused company.
• Proficiency with Creo (preferred), or experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, or PADs (all acceptable)
• Understanding of mechanical design for electronic or power–related systems is highly desirable
• Ability to produce detailed drawings and documentation
• Strong problem–solving and communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of GBP40,000
• Opportunity to work on cutting–edge power electronic solutions
• Supportive engineering–led environment with opportunities for progression

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products within a growing and forward–thinking business, this is the role for you.