Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Company and products

Role overview

Product design and development

• Design and develop new products, assemblies, and components.
• Create CAD models, manufacturing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Take designs from concept through validation and production release.
• Apply Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Reliability, and Cost principles.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Product improvement and collaboration

• Support product upgrades, cost-reduction initiatives, and design optimisation projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical evaluations; identify ways to improve performance, manufacturability, and customer value.
• Implement engineering solutions supporting competitiveness and long-term product growth.
• Work with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, and other internal teams; engage suppliers on component design and new technologies.
• Support production transfer and participate in technical reviews and problem-solving.

Essential qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in product development, mechanical design, or value engineering.
• Experience with mechanical systems such as compressors, rotating machinery, pneumatic systems, commercial vehicles, or industrial machinery.
• Strong CAD and technical drawing skills, including GD&T.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or a similar 3D CAD system.
• Experience managing BOMs and working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable experience and attributes

• Knowledge of Lean, DFSS, or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
• Experience introducing products into manufacture and a track record of developing commercially successful products are desirable.
• The role values a practical, hands-on engineering mindset; analytical problem-solving; prioritisation; communication and teamwork; curiosity; innovation; customer focus; and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Benefits include pension contributions, 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, health cover, Employee Assistance Programme, death-in-service benefit, free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme after probation, and Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Employees may purchase up to five additional holiday days; the listed allowance is pro rata for part-time work.
• A share award of 10% of salary is available after one year of employment.