Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in high-quality equipment and machinery. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong mechanical, design, and project management skills who enjoys working across the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and development through to production and optimisation. You will play a key role in shaping future products, improving processes, and supporting a collaborative, multicultural team in a scenic, non-city location.
Job Responsibilities
1. Design and develop new products in collaboration with the management team.
2. Reverse-engineer projects to ensure BOMs, drawings, and documentation are ready pre-production.
3. Ensure compliance with EU and UK regulations and relevant industry legislation.
4. Produce detailed production drawings, including electrical and hydraulic schematics.
5. Create 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
6. Conduct FEA analysis and prepare clear, accurate reports.
7. Generate Bills of Materials and Standard Operating Procedures for production.
8. Optimise nesting and machine programming to support efficient manufacturing.
9. Source components and assign part numbers for purchasing.
Job Requirements
10. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
11. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D modelling.
12. Experience with FEA analysis and technical reporting.
13. Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems and ability to produce schematics.
14. Understanding of EU/UK regulations, directives, and industry standards.
15. Proven end-to-end project management experience.
16. Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach, and experience with machinery, plant, HGV or agricultural equipment.
17. Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
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