Mechanical Design Engineer - Pneumatic Enclosures | Flexible Hours

Draeger, Inc.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi scheme

Discounted critical illness cover, and

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised canteen

Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discounts

Charity Giving scheme

Job summary

Dräger in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking a mechanical design engineer to lead and support product modifications from concept through production release. You will contribute to R&D prototyping for customer tenders and work on solving design issues across manufacturing and customer sites.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or design, with experience in pneumatic systems and components, and familiarity with EN standards. Industrial PPE exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical design.
• Design experience in electro/mechanical enclosures including sealing for harsh environments or pneumatic high‑pressure systems.
• Experience with EN and international standards.
• Experience in PPE safety industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead small to medium sized product modification projects from concept through to design and production release.
• Provide R&D support including prototype development on customer specific tenders.
• Identify and implement product design solutions to solve current product issues in manufacturing, material supply and at the customer.
• Assist with cost reduction projects that require R&D input.

Skills

Pneumatic system design

Pro/Engineer

Six Sigma

DFMA

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical design

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Dräger in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking a mechanical design engineer to lead and support product modifications from concept through production release. You will contribute to R&D prototyping for customer tenders and work on solving design issues across manufacturing and customer sites.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or design, with experience in pneumatic systems and components, and familiarity with EN standards. Industrial PPE exposure is a plus.