Mechanical Design Engineer – RF & High-Frequency Systems

Manpower Group (UK); North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an on-site team in Sedgefield, County Durham, working on advanced RF/high-frequency products from concept to production. You will develop robust, lightweight assemblies with thermal management, CAD models and manufacturing documentation.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong SolidWorks experience, GD&T proficiency and the ability to collaborate across RF, electronics and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong 3D CAD design experience, ideally using SolidWorks.
• Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and cast components.
• Experience integrating electronic assemblies, PCBs or electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for RF modules, amplifiers and high-frequency systems.
• Develop lightweight structural enclosures, heatsinks, liquid cooling solutions and waveguide-based architectures.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs meet thermal, mechanical, environmental and manufacturability requirements.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulation to validate cooling strategies for high-power electronic assemblies.
• Conduct FEA analysis for vibration, shock, fatigue and structural performance assessments.
• Collaborate with RF and electronics engineers to optimise designs for RF performance, shielding and integration.
• Select appropriate materials, finishes and manufacturing processes to support performance, reliability and cost objectives.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout development.
• Produce and maintain bills of materials, GD&T drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Support prototype builds, design validation and environmental testing activities.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams during development, first article approval and continuous improvement activities.
• Support engineering change management activities through ECN/ECO processes.
• Participate in design reviews and new product introduction (NPI) programmes

Skills

3D CAD design

GD&T

Mechanical design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an on-site team in Sedgefield, County Durham, working on advanced RF/high-frequency products from concept to production. You will develop robust, lightweight assemblies with thermal management, CAD models and manufacturing documentation.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong SolidWorks experience, GD&T proficiency and the ability to collaborate across RF, electronics and manufacturing teams.