Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bournemouth to own new product development from concept through production, leading mechanical and electromechanical projects.

You will create 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, support NPI, and coordinate with manufacturing and QA to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

A degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering and strong SolidWorks experience are essential; ERP exposure and APQP/PPAP knowledge are desirable.

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 components, moulded parts).
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA; APQP/PPAP; FMEA.
• Understanding of ERP systems (SAP/IFS/Priority) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of new customer and product roadmap projects.
• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products from concept to production.
• Create 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks; prepare technical docs.
• Prepare product specs, validation plans and compliance docs.
• Optimize existing products for performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, Purchasing, and Project Management teams.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Mechanical design

Project management

Multitask ability

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP / IFS / Priority)

Job description

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 for the next step in your career?

An established UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit a talented 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 Senior 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.

You'll benefit from:

• Working on technically challenging engineering projects
• Ownership of projects from concept through to production
• Modern engineering and manufacturing facilities
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package