Senior Design Engineer

Adecco; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering team focused on cutting tools and precision components for industrial applications.

You will bring 5+ years of mechanical design experience, strong SolidWorks and 2D CAD skills, and a solid grasp of manufacturing processes and DFm. The role involves collaboration across production, CNC, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical design for manufacturing.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and 2D CAD.
• Experience DFm and tooling environments.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting tools, tooling systems, and precision components.
• Create SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Prepare BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead development from concept to prototype and production.
• Apply mechanical engineering to optimise performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with production, CNC, and commercial teams.
• Support continuous improvement and NPI projects.
• Translate customer requirements into practical designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D CAD

DfM

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Drafting standards

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their specialist engineering team, designing and developing innovative cutting tools, tooling solutions, and precision-engineered components for a range of industrial applications.

This role is ideal for an engineer with 5+ years' experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment, who understands both the technical and practical aspects of designing products for efficient production and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting tools, tooling systems, and precision-engineered components.
• Produce detailed SolidWorks 3D models, 2D CAD drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Drive product development from concept through prototype, testing, and production.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to optimise tool performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with production, CNC machining, and commercial teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Support continuous improvement, product enhancement, and new product introduction projects.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to understand and translate technical requirements into practical designs.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer role.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD.
• Experience designing components or products for manufacture within a precision engineering or tooling environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining methods, materials, and Design for Manufacture (DfM).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Desirable

• Experience within the cutting tool, tooling, precision machining, or metalworking industries.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, tool geometry, and product validation.
• Familiarity with FEA and engineering calculations.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.