Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies
Mechanical Design Engineer
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Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative mechanical and electromechanical products used across industries including healthcare, mobility, transport, leisure and industrial automation?
An established UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of new product development projects from concept through to production, while working with a collaborative team in a technically advanced manufacturing environment.
The Role as Mechanical Design Engineer based in Bournemouth
Reporting to the Head of Innovation, you will play a key role in designing and developing new products, improving existing designs, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and ensuring products meet customer requirements, engineering standards and manufacturing objectives.
You will also act as the technical lead for key customer projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design job in Bournemouth
- Lead the technical development of new customer and product roadmap projects.
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production.
- Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
- Produce supporting engineering documentation including product specifications, validation plans and compliance documentation.
- Optimise existing products to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost.
- Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate designs.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Testing and Project Management teams during product development.
- Raise and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
- Support prototype builds, testing and production handover.
- Review concessions and first-off approvals.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers where appropriate.
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About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven experience in mechanical product design and development.
- Strong SolidWorks CAD experience.
- Experience of manufacturing processes including castings, machined components and moulded parts.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Experience with APQP, PPAP and Design & Process FMEA.
- Understanding of manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, Priority or similar.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
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Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, drivetrains or rotating machinery.
- PCB design experience.
- Understanding of CE, UKCA, UL, EMC and IP approvals.
- SolidWorks EPDM experience.
- Knowledge of KissSoft Gear Design software.
- Experience with MotorSolve software.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative engineering manufacturer that designs and develops high-quality products supplied to customers around the world.
You'll benefit from:
- Working on technically challenging engineering projects
- Ownership of projects from concept through to production
- Modern engineering and manufacturing facilities
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in Bournemouth, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV over to nking@redlinegroup.com or call 01582878839 for more information.
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