6,625 Design Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes.

• Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports.

• Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:  Northamptonshire
Salary:  £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours:  Monday to Friday
Holidays:  24 days +

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Dorset to join this leading product development company.

Joining a growing and exciting R&D team, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake the full product design cycle across as well as existing product design across their advanced bespoke digital products.

Hybrid working available - 3/2 WFH split; you will need to be based locally.

Key skills and experience required for Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Dorset:

• Qualified to a degree level in a related discipline
• Significant experience of the full design process from concept to manufacture
• Experienced in conceptual design and detailed implementation
• Knowledge of working with sheet metal, plastic moulding, solid components and packaging (enclosure, cabinets etc)
• Relevant CAD package experience, SolidWorks desirable

This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.

My client are unfortunately unable to offer a sponsorship, so a candidate would need to have working rights within the UK.

To apply for Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Dorset, please send your CV to (url removed), or for more information contact Kyle Graveney on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

• Effectively support and develop the physical design of JM Fuel Cell and Electrolyser products to comply with agreed customer specifications and applications, including direct interface with the customer or supplier as necessary.
• Control design and procurement of tooling, jigs, mechanical devices and manufactured components in accordance with business needs and the manufacturing road map to support the realisation of production targets.
• Set high standards for technical engineering drawings providing guidance and peer support inclusive of drawing checking.
• Complete mechanical design NPI deliverables for new products, including tooling & documentation for prototype manufacture, utilising lessons learned.

• Degree in Mechanical engineering or relative discipline
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks (or other similar 3D CAD programs), Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience of manufacturing automation development/implementation

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Mechanical Design Engineer

On-site

Permanent

Full-Time
Location: Gillingham, England, UK

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 21 days holiday +

Mechanical Design Engineer
Nottingham

Salary : £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week, flexible start/finish times with early finish on Friday

Benefits : 25 Days +

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Bristol office on a 12 Month contract basis. The rate on offer is 50 per hour INSIDE IR35, and requires the candidate to be onsite full-time. Before starting the role, the candidate must undergo and attain SC security clearance.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bristol (on-site)
Rate: 50 per hour (via umbrella)
Contract: 12 Months
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol. In this role, you'll be working on the mechanical design of complex systems, contributing to high-profile defence projects within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

• Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo

• Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed

• Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements

• Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges

• Planning and managing your own tasks in line with project deadlines and reporting requirements

• Reviewing and refining technical requirements to reduce cost, complexity and lead time

• Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Tolerance analysis

  • Structural design and environmental testing

  • Material selection

  • FMEA

  • Mass property calculations

  • Gasket sealing and design for manufacture/assembly

  • Working with Defence Standards

  • Product lifecycle management

• Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and participating in design reviews

• A broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines (e.g. systems, electronics) is a plus

This is a great opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on critical systems in a challenging but rewarding environment.

To apply , please send your CV and availability.

Benefits Package:

• 35,000 - 45,000
• Hands on Training and development available on the job
• Excellent training scheme
• Pension
• Bonus Scheme available

This company have a dynamic work environment, they believe in team work and trust, they would like creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas. They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, naturally this has led to the requirement for an additional Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. The business supply their products worldwide and are currently going through A huge growth period which would make it an excellent time to be a part of this company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Conceptual design and modification of electro-mechanical equipment
• Coordinating and mentoring the activities of project team members and supporting functions.
• Driving design development analyses (risk, failure mode, tolerance) and other project tasks.
• Design and develop products to meet customer specification and advise customers on the best design solutions
• Taking the product from conception to completion, leading design reviews whilst liaising closely with customers and suppliers.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar discipline
• Experience using 3D modelling Solidworks
• Conversant with Electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to analyse product performance.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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