Mechanical Design Engineer

ReeVR Talent; Windsor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR Talent seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with 2+ years' industry experience for a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment in Windsor. You will translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions using 3D CAD and create/modify 2D drawings, BOMs and documentation.

Working with Engineering, Production, Quality and Commercial teams, you will support design-for-manufacture, tooling and fixture design, and continuous improvement projects while maintaining

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in mechanical design or engineering.
• Degree or equivalent practical engineering qualification (HNC/HND or apprenticeship).
• Confidence using 3D CAD software and interpreting 2D technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD models, drawings, specifications and requirements.
• Create/modify 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs and supporting documentation.
• Support design-for-manufacture and develop tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Assist with customer enquiries and quotations through technical reviews.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Commercial teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Contribute to design improvements and process development.

Skills

3D CAD software

2D drawings interpretation

Manufacturing drawings

Design for manufacture

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with 2 years of industry experience looking for your next challenge in a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business specialising in high-performance electro-mechanical components for highly regulated markets. Working within a technically focused engineering team, you will contribute to the development and production of precision-engineered solutions for demanding applications.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take customer requirements, CAD models and technical drawings and turn them into practical, manufacturable solutions. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Commercial teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure designs are delivered accurately and efficiently.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to design development, tooling and fixture design, and continuous improvement projects.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing customer CAD models, technical drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.
• Creating and modifying 3D CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs) and supporting documentation.
• Supporting design-for-manufacture activities, ensuring designs are practical, efficient and suitable for production.
• Developing tooling, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids to support assembly and repeatable production.
• Supporting customer enquiries and quotations through technical reviews, manufacturing assessments and risk identification.
• Working closely with Production to resolve drawing queries, manufacturing challenges and assembly issues.
• Collaborating with Quality and Inspection teams to support inspection requirements, investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate engineering records and documentation within relevant MRP/ERP systems.
• Contributing to design improvements, engineering standards and process development.
• Working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure technical requirements are met.

About You

To be successful in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will have:

• At least 2 years' relevant industry experience in a mechanical design or engineering environment.
• A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering qualification.
• Confidence using 3D CAD software and interpreting 2D technical drawings.
• A good understanding of design for manufacture and practical manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
• The ability to interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into workable engineering solutions.
• A hands‑on, problem‑solving approach and the ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment