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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D (Surrey)
Redline is partnered with a long-established engineering business in Surrey that designs and builds industrial instrumentation for demanding, highly regulated environments.
Due to business growth and new projects, we are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R&D team.
About the Role
In this full-time, on-site (5 days per week) role, you will contribute to the mechanical design of new and existing products throughout the full product lifecycle, including:
- Creating and updating 3D models, assemblies, and detailed production drawings
- Designing components with manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) in mind
- Close collaboration with machining, sheet-metal, casting, rubber moulding, welding, and assembly teams
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical designs for industrial instrumentation and engineered systems
- Ensure designs comply with regulatory and industry standards for highly controlled environments
- Optimise parts for cost, performance, and manufacturability
- Generate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
- Participate in DFM/DFA assessments and internal/external project reviews
Person Specification
Essential
- Degree or HND qualified in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer role within a highly regulated or safety-critical environment
- Strong understanding of:
- Materials selection
- Manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, welding, moulding)
- Mechanical principles and design philosophy
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, or similar)
- Interest in instrumentation, automation, or engineered systems


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Preferred
- Experience in the medical, defence, or oil/gas industries (no mandatory)
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Requirements
- Must hold British or dual citizenship/passport (due to the nature of work)
- Based in Surrey (on-site required)
Benefits and Opportunities
- Stable, expanding business with opportunity for career progression
- Personal and professional development within a fast-growing engineering team
- Full-time position (5 days per week)
Apply now to join a team that delivers high-impact, regulated instrumentation solutions.
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