Mechanical Design Engineer (NPD, Pumping Systems, Water Management / Fluid Technology)

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

Job summary

A market-leading engineering group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product design focused on fluid-handling systems. The role offers a hybrid working environment and involves collaboration with various teams, as well as the opportunity to develop high-performing products.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive engineering team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in product design focused on fluid-handling or pumping systems.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with prototyping and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new product concepts and improve existing designs.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Perform FEA using Solidworks Simulation.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

Product design

Proficiency in Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

DFM/DFA principles

Collaboration skills

Analytical thinking

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Solidworks

3D CAD

FEA tools

Job description

Mechanical

• 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 [e-mail], or for more information contact Chuck Lam on 01582 878868.