Mechanical Design Engineer

We're recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop specialist mechanical products for demanding environments. You'll design components and assemblies in 3D CAD, produce drawings the workshop can build from, and work with the team to take designs through prototyping, testing and into production.

It's a hands-on role where you'll see how your designs perform, investigate issues and refine products based on what you learn in the workshop and through testing. What you'll do Design new mechanical components and assemblies and improve existing products.

Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings, bills of materials and assembly documentation. Select materials, tolerances and manufacturing methods based on how the product will be made and used. Work with the workshop and suppliers to build prototypes, solve production issues and improve designs.

Help develop test rigs and fixtures, carry out product testing and document results to support certification. What you'll bring Mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment. Strong 3D CAD skills and experience producing detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.

SolidWorks, Autodesk or equivalent software experience is welcome. A practical understanding of materials, tolerances, fits and design for manufacture. Experience working with workshop or production teams to develop, test or improve mechanical products.

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, pumps, marine equipment or other safety-critical products would be useful. Experience with pressure testing, product certification or designing jigs and fixtures would also be an advantage.

To apply , send your CV to Bright Search. If you can, include a brief example of a mechanical product or assembly you helped take from design into manufacture. AMRT1_UKTJ ...

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