Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Cutting Tools & Tooling

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

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.