Mechanical Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to innovate products in a dynamic market. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining mechanical solutions while collaborating across teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in CAD design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design.
• Understanding of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design components and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Support new product development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project deadlines.

Skills

3D CAD design

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Mechanical design principles

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Saffron Walden. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your mechanical and electromechanical design expertise to develop innovative products across dynamic and evolving markets.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer job in Saffron Walden:

• Design components, systems, and products using 3D CAD software, creating models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Support new product development and legacy product maintenance, delivering high–quality mechanical solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to meet project deadlines and customer specifications, including technical presentations and workshops.
• Conduct research and technical investigations, supporting the product development process from concept to production.
• Apply principles of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, and electromechanical design to create robust and cost–effective solutions.
• Develop test methods, evaluate prototypes, and ensure products meet industry standards, directives, and environmental requirements.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including datasheets, leaflets, and product literature.
• Engage with customers and represent the company at meetings, exhibitions, and site visits (UK and internationally).

Required Skills & Qualifications of the Mechanical Design Engineer job in Saffron Walden:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks preferred but not essential).
• Strong conceptual design and technical documentation skills.
• Understanding of relevant safety and compliance standards (e.G., LVD, Machinery Directive).
• Experience with FMEA, FMECA, or risk–based design analysis.
• Technical enthusiasm, excellent problem–solving ability, and quality–focused mindset.
• Confident in presenting technical information and collaborating across departments.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and globally as required.

If this Mechanical Design Engineer job in Saffron Walden could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).