Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in specialist equipment design seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset. The successful candidate will work on concept design, product development, and liaise with manufacturing providers. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience and relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. This permanent position offers a competitive salary within the range of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Involvement in final assembly of products and creating design documentation.

Skills

CAD Design

Mechanical Development

Communication

Organization

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ

Tools

3D CAD software

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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 hire 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
• Proficiency 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 organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The role will involve:

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

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.