Mechanical Design Engineer in PL4 6AB

Energy Jobline CVL; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency based in Plymouth is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will collaborate on product development, utilizing CAD skills to design innovative products. Salary is up to £45,000 depending on experience. Join a team where your expertise will contribute to impactful engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design, ideally in a product development environment.
• Critical eye and ability to challenge and refine designs.
• Proactive and self-motivated, thrives in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design new products in collaboration with engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Develop concept designs based on customer requirements.
• Build and evaluate prototypes to ensure functional performance.
• Draft technical drawings and author engineering change notes for product release.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Strong CAD skills

Prototyping and testing methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative work style

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth

Salary: Up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for innovation and solving complex problems? We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation who are looking to expand their expert design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team of 30 engineers, contributing to cutting-edge product development from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new products in collaboration with engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Develop concept designs based on customer requirements.
• Design components using a wide range of manufacturing processes, including:
• Plastic Injection Moulding
• CNC Machining (plastics & metals)
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Vacuum Forming
• Aluminium & Plastic Extrusions
• Build and evaluate prototypes to ensure functional performance.
• Engage with suppliers to optimise designs for manufacture and cost-effectiveness.
• Produce and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), product costings, and engineering documentation.
• Draft technical drawings and author engineering change notes for product release.
• Research and integrate new materials, technologies, and processes to solve design challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical design, ideally in a product development environment.
• Strong CAD skills and familiarity with prototyping and testing methodologies.
• A critical eye and the ability to challenge and refine your own designs.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and self-motivated – someone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Additional Information

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on impactful, real-world products, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your innovation and expertise will truly make a difference.

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