RF Mechanical Design Engineer – High‑Reliability Systems

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering facility in Sedgefield. You will drive end-to-end mechanical design for advanced RF systems from concept to volume production, collaborating with RF, electronics and systems engineers.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), experience with lightweight enclosures, thermal management and EMI considerations, plus proficiency in GD&T and drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks preferred.
• Good understanding of PCB integration, RF shielding and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including CNC machining of aluminium alloys and lightweight structures.
• Excellent GD&T and engineering drawing standards, with experience in machined, cast, moulded, punched or sheet metal parts.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and engineering change processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components and assemblies, including lightweight enclosures, heatsinks and waveguide-based architectures.
• Develop modular mechanical designs considering mass, volume, mounting interfaces and serviceability.
• Ensure designs meet RF, thermal, mechanical and environmental requirements including EMI shielding and vibration resistance.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes to support performance and manufacturability.
• Carry out or support thermal analysis, CFD, conjugate heat transfer and FEA for vibration, shock and load conditions.
• Work with RF, electronics and systems engineers on features affecting RF performance.
• Develop designs for manufacture, assembly and cost reduction using CNC machining, die-casting, additive manufacturing and sheet metal processes.
• Produce BOMs, GD&T drawings and assembly instructions with document control.
• Support suppliers and production teams through prototype builds and first article approvals.
• Contribute to design reviews, NPI and ECN/ECO activity.
• Support prototype builds, testing and environmental/reliability testing.
• Work with test and process engineering to develop production hardware, jigs and fixtures.
• Provide technical support to internal teams, customers and external partners throughout product lifecycle.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

PDM/PLM systems

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering facility in Sedgefield. You will drive end-to-end mechanical design for advanced RF systems from concept to volume production, collaborating with RF, electronics and systems engineers.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), experience with lightweight enclosures, thermal management and EMI considerations, plus proficiency in GD&T and drawings.