Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company designs and manufactures specialist equipment and seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset. This permanent role requires experience in CAD design and mechanical development, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on varied projects within a small, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position.
• Knowledge of machinery, robotics, rotating equipment and precision components.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and being involved in final assembly.
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

3D CAD design

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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.