Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in manufacturing precision parts is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Dorset team. This permanent role offers an attractive salary and requires expertise in CAD design, mechanical engineering principles, and excellent communication skills. The engineer will play a key role in product development, drawing creation, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD Design/Mechanical Development experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CAD design and produce technical drawings.
• Develop products via Reverse Engineering and prototyping.
• Create documentation for designs and project plans.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD Design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, south west london

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Location: south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

ROLE- Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Dorset

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £40,000- £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset on a permanent basis.

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of machinery, robotics, rotating equipment and precision components
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.