Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal

Bournemouth

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bournemouth to own new product development from concept to production. You will design mechanical and electromechanical products, create SolidWorks models and drawings, and drive DNIs with cross-functional teams.

You will oversee NPI, optimize designs for manufacturability, and mentor less experienced engineers, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering or equivalent.
Proven mechanical product design and development experience.
Strong SolidWorks CAD experience.
Experience with manufacturing processes (castings, machined parts, mouldings).
Knowledge of DFM and DFA.
Experience with APQP, PPAP and Design & Process FMEA.
Understanding of ERP systems (SAP, IFS, Priority or similar).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong project management and organisational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development of new customer and product roadmap projects.
Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products from concept to production.
Create 3D CAD models, drawings and documentation in SolidWorks.
Produce specifications, validation plans and compliance documentation.
Optimise existing products for performance, reliability and cost.
Perform calculations and simulations to validate designs.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Testing and PM teams.
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
Support prototype builds, testing and production handover.
Review concessions and first-off approvals.
Ensure designs meet standards and regulatory requirements.
Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

SolidWorks

DFM/ DFA

APQP/PPAP/ FMEA

ERP systems (SAP/IFS/Priority)

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

KissSoft Gear Design

MotorSolve

SAP/IFS/Priority ERP

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative mechanical and electromechanical products used across industries including healthcare, mobility, transport, leisure and industrial automation? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

An established UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of new product development projects from concept through to production, while working with a collaborative team in a technically advanced manufacturing environment.

The Role as Mechanical Design Engineer based in Bournemouth

Reporting to the Head of Innovation, you will play a key role in designing and developing new products, improving existing designs, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and ensuring products meet customer requirements, engineering standards and manufacturing objectives.

You will also act as the technical lead for key customer projects, collaborating with cross–functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Mechanical Design job in Bournemouth

Lead the technical development of new customer and product roadmap projects.
Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production.
Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
Produce supporting engineering documentation including product specifications, validation plans and compliance documentation.
Optimise existing products to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost.
Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate designs.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Testing and Project Management teams during product development.
Raise and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
Support prototype builds, testing and production handover.
Review concessions and first–off approvals.
Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and support less experienced engineers where appropriate.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Proven experience in mechanical product design and development.
Strong SolidWorks CAD experience.
Experience of manufacturing processes including castings, machined components and moulded parts.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Experience with APQP, PPAP and Design & Process FMEA.
Understanding of manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, Priority or similar.
Excellent problem–solving and analytical skills.
Strong project management and organisational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, drivetrains or rotating machinery.
PCB design experience.
Understanding of CE, UKCA, UL, EMC and IP approvals.
SolidWorks EPDM experience.
Knowledge of KissSoft Gear Design software.
Experience with MotorSolve software.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative engineering manufacturer that designs and develops high–quality products supplied to customers around the world.

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