Precision Mechanical Design Engineer: CAD, Prototyping & DFM

PlanetRecruitment; Carterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Career progression

Modern facilities

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Witney-based engineering team. You will contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to production, delivering precision-engineered products for global customers.

The role requires SolidWorks expertise, experience with GD&T, and knowledge of manufacturing methods. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimise designs for manufacture and support prototype development using modern

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position.
• Experience using SolidWorks.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing methods and surface finishes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with prototype development.

Responsibilities

• Create assembly models and fully toleranced manufacturing drawings.
• Design components suitable for CNC machining and manufacture.
• Work closely with machining and assembly teams to optimise designs for manufacture.
• Support new product development from concept through to production.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and CAD records.
• Assist with prototype development using 3D printing and 3D scanning.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the company's MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement and ongoing product development initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

CNC machining

DFM

3D printing

3D scanning

BOM management

MRP systems

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Planet Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Witney-based engineering team. You will contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to production, delivering precision-engineered products for global customers.

The role requires SolidWorks expertise, experience with GD&T, and knowledge of manufacturing methods. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimise designs for manufacture and support prototype development using modern