Mechanical Design Engineer

Dover Source: WhatJobs

£34,000–£46,000

Mechanical Design Engineer

Dover, Kent (CT17) | £40,000 | Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a hands‑on product development role designing electromechanical equipment from initial concept through to manufacture. You’ll work across 3D CAD, detailed drawings, DFMA and production support, with designs incorporating plastics, sheet metal and machined components.

This is a good opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing their designs progress from an initial idea into a finished manufactured product.

You’ll take ownership of mechanical design activities across a range of electromechanical products, developing practical solutions that meet performance, cost, quality and manufacturing requirements.

What you’ll be doing

Mechanical design from concept through to production release
Developing 3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings
Creating and maintaining BOMs
Designing electromechanical assemblies and product enclosures
Designing components using plastics, sheet metal and machined parts
Applying DFMA principles throughout the development process
Selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes
Working alongside electronics, manufacturing and other engineering teams
Supporting production following product release
Troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing design improvements
Supporting the transfer of new products into the manufacturing site
Contributing to continuous improvement and PLM implementation

What we’re looking for

2+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering/design
Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to manufacture
Strong 3D CAD skills – SolidWorks preferred, although other packages will be considered
Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerancing
Experience designing with plastics, sheet metal and/or machined components
Understanding of DFMA and manufacturing processes
Experience with electromechanical products or assemblies
Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Production or a related engineering discipline
Knowledge of relevant product standards and EMC principles would be beneficial but isn't essential.