Senior Mechanical Design Engineer-RF & Electronics (Hybrid)

ETL Systems Ltd; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ETL Systems Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of electronic and RF equipment from concept to production release. The role emphasizes DFM, DFA, and robust, cost‑effective solutions, with a strong focus on environmental and reliability considerations.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and suppliers, and provide accurate design estimates to support planning and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electronic or RF equipment.
• Strong knowledge of DFM and DFA processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and mentor others.
• Experience delivering designs from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of products from concept through to production release.
• Develop robust and cost-effective mechanical solutions for electronic and RF equipment.
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture, assembly, reliability, and quality.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Design enclosures and packaging solutions meeting environmental requirements including thermal and IP standards.
• Introduce innovative manufacturing methods and alternative design approaches.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, manufacturing, suppliers, and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Provide accurate design estimates to support project planning and cost control.
• Mentor and support junior engineers; promote knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to department process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Support production activities and resolve engineering issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with ETL standards, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFM

DFA

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

ETL Systems Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of electronic and RF equipment from concept to production release. The role emphasizes DFM, DFA, and robust, cost‑effective solutions, with a strong focus on environmental and reliability considerations.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across engineering, project management, manufacturing, and suppliers, and provide accurate design estimates to support planning and cost control.