Mechanical Design Engineer

Sapien Engineering; Saltash; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Westfield Healthcare

China Fleet Country Club membership

Job summary

Sapien Engineering in Saltash, Cornwall, designs and manufactures specialist machinery for advanced composite manufacturing, serving customers worldwide. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop bespoke equipment and solutions for a global customer base.

You’ll use CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor or Rhino, plus 2D AutoCAD) and apply solid design principles from concept to production. Automotive or aerospace experience and a manufacturing mindset are important.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years practical commercial or industrial design experience.
• Strong CAD skills using Inventor/Rhino; 2D AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and produce mechanical design concepts, technical drawings and specifications using CAD software.
• Design and develop specialist machinery and equipment for composite manufacturing processes.
• Identify suitable engineering solutions to meet project and customer requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure designs are practical and fit for purpose.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, parts lists and supporting documentation.
• Maintain drawings and documentation in MRP and document management systems.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during build, testing and commissioning.
• Assist with fault-finding during equipment build and commissioning.
• Support equipment installation, testing and commissioning at customer sites.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers via telephone, email and meetings.
• Produce information to support feasibility assessments and cost estimates.

Skills

Mechanical design

Manufacturing mindset

Problem solving

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

Sapien are working with an innovative engineering business based in Saltash, Cornwall, specialising in the design and manufacture of specialist machinery and equipment used in advanced composite manufacturing.

Their technology is used across a range of exciting industries, including luxury marine, renewable energy and aerospace, with customers in the UK and internationally.

They're now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team and play an important role in developing bespoke equipment and engineering solutions for a global customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop and produce mechanical design concepts, technical drawings and specifications using relevant CAD software.
• Design and develop specialist machinery and equipment for composite manufacturing processes.
• Identify suitable engineering solutions to meet project and customer requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure designs are practical, accurate and fit for purpose.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, parts lists and supporting technical documentation.
• Ensure drawings and documentation are correctly maintained within the company's MRP and document management systems.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support during the build, assembly, testing and commissioning of equipment.
• Assist with fault‑finding and problem‑solving during equipment build and commissioning.
• Support equipment installation, testing and commissioning at customer sites.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers via telephone, email and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Produce technical drawings and information to support project feasibility assessments and cost estimates.

Experience needed:

• Around 2–3 years' practical commercial or industrial design experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk Inventor or Rhino, alongside 2D AutoCAD.
• Automotive or Aerospace industry experience
• A good understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering practices.
• Experience working on design projects from initial concept through to production.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and how equipment is built, tested and commissioned.
• The ability to interpret technical information and apply it to engineering projects.
• 30 days' holiday to start, plus an additional day per year of service up to 35 days
• Westfield Healthcare – support for dental, optical, therapies and wellbeing services, plus retail discounts
• China Fleet Country Club Membership – free access to the gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and leisure facilities