Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zenovo; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 5 years of experience. You'll work on innovative security devices and be involved in the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills and experience with manufacturing methods. A competitive salary of up to GBP50,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods including CNC machining and injection moulding.
• Experience in developing components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the full product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Create innovative design solutions based on customer needs.
• Build, test and refine prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Prototyping skills

Collaboration with suppliers

Tools

CAD software

CNC machinery

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Location: Plymouth

Salary: up to GBP50,000 + Benefits

We are partnering with an established engineering business that is expanding its product development team and seeking 2 talented Mechanical Design Engineers to work on creating globally recognisable security devices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi‑disciplinary team designing cutting‑edge technology used globally.

A successful applicant will have strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment.

Role Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle from initial concept generation through to prototyping, testing and final production release.

You will create practical, innovative design solutions and work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to bring robust products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Create initial concept designs based on customer needs or project briefs.
• Develop components and assemblies using a variety of manufacturing methods, such as:
  • Plastic injection moulding
  • CNC machining for plastics and metals
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Vacuum forming
  • Aluminium and plastic extrusion processes
• Build, test and refine prototypes to validate design intent.
• Work closely with suppliers to enhance design for manufacturability.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost estimates, detailed drawings and supporting documentation.
• Generate engineering change notes and assist with product release into production.
• Investigate and apply new materials, technologies and processes to address challenging design requirements.

Note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK without need for VISA Sponsorship.