Mechanical Design Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve high-quality engineered products. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing designs, and collaborating on manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD skills and experience in design for manufacture. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer role.
• Experience designing components for injection moulding, extrusion, casting, and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing products.
• Prototype, test, and refine designs to meet specifications.
• Produce and maintain BOMs and support configuration tools.

Skills

Strong CAD skills

Competent user of FEA tools

Design for manufacture

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Jackson Hogg is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for a well–established UK manufacturer. This role focuses on designing, developing, and improving high–quality engineered products, using both SolidWorks, CAD skills and hands–on prototyping.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer Include:

• Design and develop new and existing products.
• Prototype, test, and refine designs to meet specifications.
• Produce and maintain BOMs and support configuration tools.
• Work with manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to ensure DFM and cost efficiency.
• Create test rigs and support product validation.
• Design parts for casting, injection moulding, extrusion, and sheet metal.
• Produce detailed drawings with accurate GD&T.
• Complete FEA analysis and supporting hand calculations.
• Select appropriate materials for performance and cost.

Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer Include:

• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or similar) and experience with PDM systems.
• Competent user of FEA tools.
• Experience designing components for injection moulding, extrusion, casting, and sheet metal.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer role.

If this sounds like a role you're interseted in, please apply online or get in touch wtih Eleanor Buckley at Jackson Hogg to arrange a confidentail chat, learn more and ask any questions you may have.