Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport-based Mechanical Design Engineer role with responsibilities spanning concept through to manufacture. The position focuses on creating detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for mechanical components and assemblies.

You will develop designs from concept to production, coordinate with manufacturing, and support prototypes and testing while ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar.
• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience using 3D CAD.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Developing mechanical designs from initial concept through to manufacture.
• Designing components, assemblies and mechanisms.
• Producing manufacturing drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Working closely with manufacturing and production teams.
• Supporting prototype development, testing and design improvements.
• Reviewing and modifying existing designs where required.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering and quality requirements.
• Working with suppliers and other departments to resolve technical issues.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and new product development.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

Product development

Bill of Materials

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project deadlines

Supplier collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: 40,000 to 60,000
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full–time

FC Engineering Recruitment is working with an established engineering business in Newport who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an opportunity for a mechanical design engineer to work on a range of engineering projects, developing and improving mechanical products and systems from concept through to manufacture.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies and products.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings

• Developing mechanical designs from initial concept through to manufacture

• Designing components, assemblies and mechanisms

• Producing manufacturing drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials

• Working closely with manufacturing and production teams

• Supporting prototype development, testing and design improvements

• Reviewing and modifying existing designs where required

• Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering and quality requirements

• Working with suppliers and other departments to resolve technical issues

• Contributing to continuous improvement and new product development

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar

• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience

• Strong experience using 3D CAD

• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles

• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies

• Strong problem–solving and analytical skills

• Good communication and organisational skills

• The ability to manage your own workload and work to project deadlines

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous.