Mechanical Engineer

Kinneir Dufort; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves applying engineering principles to solve real-world problems and collaborating with diverse teams to create innovative solutions. The company values creativity and teamwork, offering a stimulating environment where you can develop your skills and grow professionally. With a commitment to flexibility and employee well-being, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a vibrant workspace. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Matched contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service benefit

Free monthly lunch

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional engineering solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

About the role

Kinneir Dufort (KD) is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors. As part of the SteriPack Group, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia, alongside additional design and product development teams in New Jersey and Colorado.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.

About you

You are a Mechanical Engineer working in consultancy, industry or at a start-up, or a recent graduate with an Engineering degree. Regardless of your experience level, you are an analytical thinker with a passion for understanding how products work and understanding the needs of the user. You will bring your own skills to add depth to our team, so you’ll need to be a team player who thrives on collaborating with others across different skillsets including software, electronics and design.

Your skills and experience

Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application.

You will have the following required experience:

1. A mechanical engineering degree.
2. A desire to fix problems using your engineering knowledge and intuition.
3. An ability to take theoretical knowledge and apply it to real world engineering problems.
4. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team to achieve objectives.

You may have the following desirable experience:

1. A keen focus on the use of engineering principles and analysis techniques with experience in design of electromechanical systems, data acquisition, processing and analysis.
2. Design from concept through to manufacture of mechanical systems and products.
3. Experience in risk management process to ISO14971 and use of FMEA and Fault Tree.
4. Understanding and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Client relationship management (ideally consultancy experience).

Please note our starting salary for graduates is £28,000 and our salary banding for this role (depending on experience) is between £28,000 to £40,800. We ask you to indicate your desired salary as part of your application.

Why work with us?

KD offers interesting and varied work combined and a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual and the team.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.

We offer:

• Performance-related company-wide bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon–Thu, 9:30am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am–12:00pm).
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Matched contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
• Death in service (x4 gross salary).
• Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
• A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.
• Free breakfast every Wednesday, monthly team lunches, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.

About us

KD is based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

• See Possibility: We embrace change, explore potential, and create opportunities.
• Make a Difference: We act with courage to contribute meaningful solutions.
• Stand Together: We value collaboration, diversity, and mutual support.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

Do we sound like a good match for you?

If you’d like to apply or discuss the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via [e-mail].

We plan to shortlist applications as they are submitted, so if you are interested please don’t wait. We look forward to hearing from you!

At KD we consciously embrace diversity and proactively encourage this with our recruitment process. We welcome applications to this position from anyone meeting the skills criteria, from any background.