Mechanical Design Engineer - Defence & Product Development

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9.5% pension contribution

Professional development support

ASME certification assessment (opport)

Job summary

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design, development and continuous improvement of its products. You’ll contribute to new product development, create and maintain engineering documentation, and collaborate with teams across the business to deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.

The role offers a fast-paced environment with defence-focused projects, mentorship for junior engineers and strong opportunities for professional development,

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and product development within manufacturing.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and producing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Sound understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and priorities.
• Collaborative approach and an interest in mentoring others.
• Experience at a semi-senior level (3–5 years) with DFMEA, design validation, and familiarity with valves/pressure equipment

Responsibilities

• Support new product development projects, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, relevant standards, cost targets and deadlines.
• Produce 3D models, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings using approved CAD software.
• Carry out DFMEA to identify and reduce potential design risks.
• Ensure designs meet company standards, relevant regulations and engineering best practice.
• Maintain technical specifications, bills of materials, engineering change notices and design records.
• Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, validation reports and root cause analysis findings.
• Contribute to project planning, tracking deliverables against schedules and milestones.
• Work with suppliers on materials, machining requirements, tolerances and manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales to resolve technical challenges.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to team development and continuous improvement.
• Keep your technical knowledge up to date with relevant standards, regulations and industry developments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

DFMEA familiarity

Education

Professional registration or IMechE membership

Tools

3D CAD software

Detailed manufacturing drawings

Job description

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design, development and continuous improvement of its products. You’ll contribute to new product development, create and maintain engineering documentation, and collaborate with teams across the business to deliver reliable, manufacturable designs.

The role offers a fast-paced environment with defence-focused projects, mentorship for junior engineers and strong opportunities for professional development,