Mechanical Design Engineer

Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd. has a vacancy for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role is largely CAD-based with 70% desk work, plus hands-on testing, and requires SolidWorks proficiency.

Candidates with electromechanical or medical equipment background and a capability to support projects from concept through to design are preferred. In this position you will work on integration with electrical components, develop production drawings and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks CAD knowledge is essential.
• Electromechanical/medical equipment experience is a plus.
• Experience from concept through to design.
• Testing experience with hands-on elements is beneficial.
• Electrical/electronics awareness is advantageous.
• Eligible for security clearance due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• CAD modelling and design of complex electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate PCBAs, wiring looms, sensors, actuators, motors and power components into enclosures.
• Drive product design from concept to prototyping, testing and volume manufacturing.
• Create and manage engineering documentation including ECNs, BOMs and technical files.
• Optimize designs for manufacturing and assembly, including sheet metal, machining and injection moulding.

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Opportunity for a proven Mechanical Design Engineer who ideally has electromechanical / medical equipment knowledge. We can be a bit broader on industry background for the right transferable skills.

• Around 70% CAD / Desk based, but does have an element of hands on testing elements too.

• Solidworks experience is required for this position.

• Due to the industry regulations, we can only consider applicants who are eligible to achieve security clearance.

• Flexible day shift working hours, scope for progression, and excellent working culture.

Salary & Package: c£50,000 to £57,000 as a guide + 25 days holiday + banks. Flexible hours.

This Mechanical Design Engineer job will suit:

• A proven Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably who has electromechanical / medical equipment experience.

• Solidworks CAD knowledge.

• Wider experience supporting projects from concept through to design.

• Flexible in nature, the role is largely desk focussed CAD design, but some wider aspects of the role are more hands on when it comes to testing, assessing quality etc.

• Any wider electrical or electronics awareness would be very useful.

The Mechanical Design Engineer job’s working environment, opportunities and rewards:

• Growing manufacturer who have developed high value, specialist equipment that offers lots of variety throughout the manufacturing process.

• Excellent length of tenure amongst the team and a strong work ethic culture. The team support one another and have an approachable management style.

• Flexible hours offered - a good work life balance with stability.

The Mechanical Design Engineer job will involve:

• CAD Modelling & Design: Create high-quality 3D models of complex electromechanical assemblies, and detailed 2D production drawings using SolidWorks.

• Electro-Mechanical Integration: Collaborate closely with electrical engineers to integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), wiring looms, sensors, actuators, motors, and power components into mechanical enclosures.

• Product Development: Drive product design from initial concept through prototyping, compliance testing, and volume manufacturing.

• Manufacturing Documentation: Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including Engineering Change Notes (ECNs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical construction files.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly: Optimize designs for sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, injection moulding, and rapid prototyping, while ensuring ease of electrical assembly and wire management.

This job is commutable from Nottingham

Reference: JP-MDEN