NPI Mechanical Design Engineer — Flexible, On-Site Role

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.; Redruth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Group Inclusion Plan

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking an NPI Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development and realisation of innovative fluid technology products.

You will work closely with senior engineers, lead concept and design activities, create 3D CAD models and documentation, and help drive manufacturability and verification across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in product development/design/manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and producing engineering documentation.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage and deliver assigned engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Support development activities across all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Support concept generation, feasibility studies and design evaluations.
• Participate in prototype development, assembly and testing.
• Assist with risk assessment, design reviews and stage-gate activities.
• Work with manufacturing to improve manufacturability and production readiness.
• Contribute to DFMA activities.
• Participate in validation and verification activities.
• Ensure engineering documentation complies with company processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in products and engineering processes.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
• Develop detailed knowledge through practical project experience.

Skills

3D CAD skills

Product development

Mechanical engineering principles

Documentation

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking an NPI Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development and realisation of innovative fluid technology products.

You will work closely with senior engineers, lead concept and design activities, create 3D CAD models and documentation, and help drive manufacturability and verification across the product lifecycle.