Mechanical Engineer: Product Design & Prototyping

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Hybrid work model

Collaborative environment

Prototyping equipment access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to join a hybrid product development team, covering from concept design through prototyping and manufacturing support. You will develop robust mechanical solutions, create detailed 3D CAD models, perform analysis, select materials and processes, and collaborate with designers, electrical engineers, and project managers to bring products to market.

The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360).
• Experience with CAE for structural and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, 3D printing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new products.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, thermal, kinematic) to validate designs.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to refine concepts and ensure manufacturability.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to optimize for mass production (DFM/DFA).
• Oversee prototyping and testing activities.
• Troubleshoot design issues and support product launch.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes for components.
• Contribute to product documentation and design reviews.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fusion 360

ANSYS / CAE tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to join a hybrid product development team, covering from concept design through prototyping and manufacturing support. You will develop robust mechanical solutions, create detailed 3D CAD models, perform analysis, select materials and processes, and collaborate with designers, electrical engineers, and project managers to bring products to market.

The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities