Mechanical Design Engineer

Harlow Source: WhatJobs

£50,000–£55,000

Shape a flagship product from concept to production. This Mechanical Design Engineer role in Harlow offers £50,000-£55,000, real ownership, and the chance to bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing on a connected hardware programme. It is a rare opportunity to work across precision manufacturing and consumer electronics in one office-based role.

Scope of the Role

This Mechanical Design Engineer will turn strong product concepts into manufacture-ready engineering output. You will sit close to design, supply chain, and manufacturing, helping the business deliver a key connected product with more rigour and speed.

Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and engineering specifications
Lead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraints
Own CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standard
Work with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issues
Support prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stages

Key Skills and Experience Required

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering
5+ years as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Design Engineer
Proven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufacture
Strong DFM knowledge across injection moulding, plastics, and manufacturing processes
Experience integrating electronics mechanically, including PCB mounting, wiring, and thermal considerations

Salary and Benefits

Basic salary of £50,000-£55,000
Full-time, permanent role
Office-based in Harlow
Direct exposure to senior leadership and key product decisions
Career-defining product work in connected hardware and precision engineering
Occasional travel to manufacturing partners

For a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer who likes being close to the work, this team will suit you. It is collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on. You will have the space to challenge ideas, improve manufacturability, and see your decisions shape what actually gets shipped.

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