Mechanical Design Engineer

Team Recruitment (Poole) Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Recruitment (Poole) Limited is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Poole, Dorset. The role focuses on taking ideas from concept through to production using SolidWorks, with responsibilities spanning prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support.

The successful candidate will contribute to design improvements, generate technical documentation, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing teams to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical products using SolidWorks.
• Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production.
• Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.
• Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Poole, Dorset

£45,000 - £50,000 | Monday-Friday | Early Finish Every Friday

We’re working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking business where you’ll work on a varied range of innovative engineering projects. You’ll have the chance to influence product design, collaborate with experienced technical teams and see your work make a real impact from initial concept through to manufacture.

If you’re looking for a role where no two projects are the same and you can continue developing your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment, this is well worth considering.

What’s on offer as Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Salary of £45,000-£50,000
• Early finish every Friday
• Interesting, technically varied projects with genuine ownership.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering team.
• Long-term career development within a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Modern working environment with a strong pipeline of future projects.

If you’re an experienced Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a business that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing as Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Designing and developing new and existing mechanical products using SolidWorks.
• Taking projects from concept through prototyping, testing and into production.
• Improving existing designs for performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.
• Producing 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Supporting engineering change requests and continuous product improvements.
• Carrying out design calculations and technical validation where required.

What’s required as Mechanical Design Engineer

• Previous experience in a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position within manufacturing.
• Strong SolidWorks experience.
• Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering background.
• Experience designing machined, cast or moulded components.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

It would advantageous as Mechanical Design Engineer if you have experience with:

• APQP, PPAP or Design & Process FMEA.
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• Product approvals such as CE, UKCA or UL.