Job Description

Are you a creative and hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer looking to make a real impact? We’re working with a pioneering UK-based manufacturer known for its dedication to engineering excellence, long-term product quality, and innovation across a diverse product range.

This is a rare opportunity to join a company where engineering drives every decision. The organisation fosters a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture that empowers engineers to take ownership, share ideas freely, and contribute across the full product lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in designing and developing components for both consumer and industrial products. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating mechanical concepts and detailed 3D models using SolidWorks
• Designing for a variety of manufacturing processes: machining, injection moulding, extrusions, sheet metal, 3D printing, and more
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and refining designs using rapid prototyping technologies
• Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-efficiency
• Supporting the transition of legacy drawings into CAD/PDM format and maintaining the design library
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Participating in design reviews and supporting products throughout their lifecycle

What’s on Offer

• A collaborative, flat-structured environment where your ideas are valued
• Involvement in the full product journey—from concept to production
• Opportunities to shape future product direction
• Standard working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)
• Annual discretionary profit-related bonus
• A team that values empathy, responsibility, and engineering integrity

What You’ll Bring

• A strong grasp of mechanical design and engineering principles
• Excellent sketching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A passion for creating high-quality, innovative products

Ready to take your mechanical design career to the next level? xbpsjku Apply now with your CV and portfolio to be part of a company where engineering innovation meets real-world impact.