The Role

A well-established UK engineering manufacturer is expanding and looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing growth and product development.

Working within the R&D team, you will be involved in both new product design and the improvement of existing solutions, contributing to engineering projects from concept through to testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and improve existing designs
• Build and test prototypes throughout the development process
• Analyse test results and recommend next steps
• Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver project objectives
• Support R&D activity across multiple product lines

What You’ll Need

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Design)
• Experience in product development or design engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with product testing and validation
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Desirable:

• R&D or innovation-focused engineering experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus (profit share)
• 25–30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and health insurance
• Ongoing training and career development
• Wellbeing support (mental, financial, physical)
• Social activities allowance
• Free on-site parking

Why This Role

This is a hands-on engineering role within a stable, long-standing manufacturing business that continues to invest in innovation. You will have exposure to varied projects and the opportunity to contribute to the full product lifecycle.