Mechanical Design Engineer (NPD, Pumping Systems, Water Management /

Redline Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading engineering firm in Gloucestershire is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their ambitious team. In this role, you will develop new product concepts and enhance existing designs, employing Solidworks for modeling and analysis. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure product quality, safety compliance, and timely delivery. This organization promotes a hybrid working model, fostering innovation and career development within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in product design or development.
• Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD and PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new product concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Quality teams.

Skills

Product design

3D CAD modeling (Solidworks)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Fluid handling technology

Collaboration

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

FEA tools

Job description

• Location:

  Gloucestershire

• Sector:

  Mechanical

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Job reference:

  CLL1003

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market‑leading group operating across the Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Service sectors, who are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions across their expanding product portfolio. This Gloucestershire based dynamic organisation has become the market leader in each of the sectors it serves and is embarking on an ambitious growth plan over the next 3 years. With growth comes investment, in products, infrastructure, and in people. The group prides itself on being entrepreneurial, customer focused and operationally best‑in‑class, creating an exciting environment for engineers who want to innovate, develop and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing new product concept as well as improving existing designs based on customer, production and market feedback.
• Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation using Solidworks within a PDM managed environment.
• Applying DFM/DFA principles and ensuring compliance with relevant industry safety standards and regulations.
• Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation.
• Support of prototyping, testing and validation activities, analysing results to drive design iterations.
• Collaborating with Product Management, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Participating in design reviews, risk assessments (including FMEA), and broader project lifecycle activities from concept all the way through to production release.
• Maintaining accurate engineering data and version control within Solidworks PDM.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in product design or development, ideally involving fluid‑handling / water management / pump systems / pressurisation units technology.
• Experience of working within R&D or New Product Development (NPD) environments.
• Industry experience of pumping systems, pipework design, fabrication design or water management / fluid technology.
• Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD and PDM systems (Solidworks PDM preferred).
• Experience with FEA tools and analysis methods.
• Knowledge of DFMA, GD&T and prototyping/testing processes.
• An understanding of compliance requirements, industry safety standards and sustainable product design.

Working Environment and Opportunities

Hybrid working with time split between home, office and site as required. Join a highly skilled, ambitious and supportive engineering team within an industry‑leading group. Contribute to the development of innovative, high‑performing products used across multiple sectors.

Application

To apply please send your CV to , or for more information contact Chuck Lam on .